Families attending a Willy Wonka-inspired event in Glasgow, Scotland, were promised “optical marvels” and “extraordinary props” for a £35 ($44) ticket but were disappointed when they arrived. CNN talked to Paul Connell, the actor hired to play Willy Wonka, about his experience.Families attending a Willy Wonka-inspired event in Glasgow, Scotland, were promised “optical marvels” and “extraordinary props” for a £35 ($44) ticket but were disappointed when they arrived. CNN talked to Paul Connell, the actor hired to play Willy Wonka, about his experience.