There are few actors in Hollywood who have garnered as much affection throughout their career as Robin Williams. The star of Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, and Good Will Hunting triumphed greatly during the nineties. He entered homes worldwide and managed to capture the hearts of the audience. However, his untimely death in 2014 turned his story into a tragedy.
Nevertheless, nine years after his passing, a miracle has occurred, and we have once again seen Robin Williams portray his most iconic character: the Genie from Aladdin. To celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary, the studio has presented a special on its platform featuring up to 543 characters. And among them is the Genie, voiced by Williams. But how did they manage to do it?
Robin Williams comes back to life as the Genie from the lamp
Although it could be, the solution is not in Artificial Intelligence. Nor is it about an impersonator. To capture Robin Williams’ voice, the co-director of the short film, Dan Abraham, used excerpts from the original movie in which he appeared and incorporated them into a new interaction between the Genie and Olaf from Frozen. It’s a straightforward yet effective technique used in the short film.
Moreover, it hasn’t been easy to achieve. The actor made it clear in his will that his lines couldn’t be used until 25 years after his death. Additionally, his family was against it. However, for this special occasion, they granted Disney permission to use this approach. Undoubtedly, it has been a beautiful tribute to his memory, resonating with all those who followed the actor’s career and fell in love with his characters.
