Peter Ostrum—the original Charlie Bucket from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)—surprised fans by revealing he still earns only $8 to $9 in royalties every three months from the movie. Despite the film’s modest $4 million box office, it eventually grew into a cult classic through home video and syndication. Ostrum declined a three-movie contract to become a veterinarian and says he looks back fondly on the experience, especially his mentor‑like bond with Gene Wilder. Even now, he considers himself lucky to have been part of that timeless story.
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