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The iconic cameo ofPinocchioin Disney’s 1992 animated filmAladdinwas directly inspired by the improvisational humor of Robin Williams, reveals a new report published on Thursday. During his recording sessions as the voice of the genie, Williams regularly used the phrase“oh that’s Robin’s shorthand for telling a lie”as an inside joke about his tendency to ad-lib. This inspired the Disney team to add a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo ofPinocchioto reinforce the Genie’s fibbing.
Robin Williams Improvised Dialogue Sparks Idea
Robin Williamsbrought his trademark wit and improvisation to the recording sessions, often going off-script to add humor and personality to the role. Co-director Ron Clements recalled how Williams would often say“Oh that’s Robin’s shorthand for telling a lie”after making up a line. Animator Eric Goldberg said this became an inside joke among the team.“Whenever Robin improvised a line, he would say ‘Oh that’s Robin’s shorthand for lying’,”Goldberg said.
Co-director John Musker said,“It was like why don’t we take Robin’s joke and make it a visual joke? Pinocchio’s whole schtick is that his nose grows when he lies, so let’s have Pinocchio show up when Robin says ‘Oh that’s Robin’s shorthand for lying’.”
This recurring bit sparked the idea to visually represent the Genie’s fibbing by featuringPinocchio.
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Legal Team Gives Green Light
Musker explained that they had to get formal approval from Disney’s legal department to use thePinocchiocharacter.
“We went to the lawyers and essentially said we have this idea to slip Pinocchio into the movie as a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo. It was inspired by Robin Williams’ improvisation during recording sessions.”
After reviewing the idea and intended use, Disney’s legal team officially approved the cameo. This green light allowed the animators to proceed with insertingPinocchiointo the selected scene.
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Robin Williams’ Legacy Lives On
The charm of Robin Williams’ performance as the Genie lies in his natural improvisational comedy. The iconicPinocchiocameo exemplifies howRobin Williamsdirectly shapedAladdinwith his humor and served as an integral creative force.
Over 25 years later, his legacy continues to inspire Disney films and entertain audiences worldwide. As Musker summarized,“That tiny moment with Pinocchio sums up how much Robin Williams meant to Aladdin. His brilliance made that character.”
Williams’ inspired improv and quick wit lives on through the Genie and the enduring magic of Disney’sAladdin. The hiddenPinocchiocameo stands as a touching tribute to Robin Williams’ creativity and reminds us of the laughter he brought to the beloved film.
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Source:radiotimes
JAGRITI MURJANI
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