In his career retrospective, Pierce Brosnan talks about the dedication, creativity and kindness he experienced from the late Robin Williams on the set of Mrs. Doubtfire.
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in a new interview with GQlegendary actor Pierce Brosnan talks about his life and career, including his experiences on the set of comedy classics. Mrs. Doubtfire Nearly 30 years ago.man to come james bond I remember my first meeting with Robin Williams. Brosnan arrived in San Francisco (where much of the film was shot) and Aladdin The star of the make-up trailer, dressed as himself, still in full “Mrs. Doubtfire” make-up.
According to Pierce Brosnan, Williams had the personality of a British nanny, despite her hairy arms and legs being visible through her shorts and short-sleeved shirt. She wears a Hawaiian shirt and she’s just “Mrs.” Doubtfire” above his neck, Robin Williams says in character, “Oh, hello, Pierce. Oh, you’re so handsome, oh, kiss us! Hmmm,” and suddenly the normal His voice changed into a deep voice, “Hey buddy. I’m glad you’re here. I’m glad you’re here.”
Williams’ extraordinary flair for hilarious improvisation prompted the producers to actually create several cuts of the film. Robin Williams improvised many of the sexually suggestive yet hilarious phrases that Mrs. Doubtfire says to his character to make him panic.
Moviegoers may have forgotten that Mrs. Doubtfire Released in 1993 before Pierce Brosnan took on a “license to kill” as 007 in 1995 golden eyeIn an interview Brosnan revealed that he was thrilled to be cast in Robin Williams’ car because he was unemployed at the time and had to pay his mortgage. NBC private detective drama remington steelwhich had not been broadcast for five years, and at that time appeared mainly in TV movies.
After the success of Mrs. Doubtfire, things got better for Pierce Brosnan. He was immediately cast as James Bond, partly based on the recommendation of director Chris Columbus, who endorsed him to Bond’s producers and admired his work. Doubt Fire And his relationship with Robin Williams. Brosnan missed the role of Bond in the 1980s because he was under contract. remington steelbut went on to portray the spy in four films, with his last outing in 2002 Die Another Day.
Robin Williams continued his career as a monster, needle star appearing in Jumanji, bird cage, patch adams, Night at the MuseumWhen What Dream May ComeIn 1998, he finally won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. good will huntingafter being nominated three times in the past and not winning.
As movie web Unfortunately, Williams took his own life in 2014 at the age of 63. Mrs. Doubtfire A sequel was in development that would bring back Pierce Brosnan and Sally Field.it was just recently clearly Robin Williams suffered from Lewy body dementia.
If you get the chance, I highly recommend watching the full Pierce Brosnan interview. Besides being a revealing interview about Brosnan, his Robin Williams story is particularly moving and a fitting tribute to untimely talent.