“Improv? I’m Going to Sleep”: Robin Williams’ Co-star Had a Hard Time Keeping Up With Acting Legend in $262M Movie Starring Spider-Man Actress Kirsten Dunst
The late Robin Williams is known for being one of the most enthusiastic actors that have ever graced the silver screen. Celebrities who have worked with him over the years have expressed their admiration and how much of a professional Williams is and a force to be reckoned with. and One of his memorable films from the 90s was the fantasy adventure film Jumanji (1995). The film was a major box office success grossing around $262 million. Williams’ co star in the film, David Alan Grier is also one of those who sang praises of the late actor and how passionate he was about acting.
David Alan Grier was Very Much Impressed By Robin Williams’ Dedication
Robin Williams in Jumanji
In an appearance in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, David Alan Grier was asked about his experience working with Robin Williams in Jumanji which also starred a young Kirsten Dunst. After initially joking how “working on that movie was hell” , Alan Grier sang praises of his co star and recounts a hilarious anecdote involving the actor. He goes,
“I remember Robin was never in a bad mood … we would work 12-15 hours a day, then he would say, ‘David, you wanna go out in the club and do improv?’ And I was like, ‘Improv? I’m going to sleep.’”
Additionally, he recalls how starstruck he was when they first met on set and he would mess up his lines. He had to get over his nervousness in working together with someone as profound as Williams, so that the film could move on during production.
Alan Grier’s Comments are Indicative of Robin Williams’ Professionalism and Charisma
Robin Williams
Robin Williams’ love for acting and his work ethic is widely known among those who have worked with him. Alan Grier’s comments provide another example of the kind of person Williams was and how serious he was regarding the movie and his role in it. Be it for his mostly comedic roles or his impressive dramatic works, Williams always brings his best foot forward in order to bring a level of relatability and authenticity to whatever material is given to him.
The fact that Alan Grier could not keep up with the level at which Williams was working, is a testament to his rich work ethic and passion for cinema. This is the sole reason why he is one of the most beloved actors that have graced the screen along with the aspect of bittersweet nostalgia with which audiences fondly remember him by.
What Other Significant Films has Robin Williams Been In
Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting
Regarded as one of the best comics Hollywood has ever seen, Williams is mostly associated with his comedic roles in films including Good Morning Vietnam (1987) Hook (1991), Mrs Doubtfire (1993), Jack (1996), the voice of the genie in Disney’s Aladdin (1992) to name a few.
He also ventured into serious dramatic roles for which he has received praise from critics and audiences alike, in films such as Dead Poets Society (1989), One Hour Photo (2002), Insomnia (2002), Awakenings (1990) and Good Will Hunting (1997). The later won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
