Robin Williams on Acting, Flubber, and the Joy of Transformation

Behind the Scenes of Flubber

• 🎬 Robin Williams discusses making "Flubber" (1997) as a film specifically for children, highlighting its wonderful quality.
• 💡 He describes Flubber as a creature rather than just a bouncing ball, bringing a unique character to the film.
• 🚗 A favorite element was the flying 1962 Thunderbird, fulfilling a childhood fantasy of flight.
• ✨ The film incorporates goo and "icky stuff", which Williams notes delights children, especially when Flubber's posterior is visible.

The Essence of Acting

• 🎭 Williams reveals his core love for acting is the opportunity to explore different aspects of human behavior and completely transform into other people.
• 👩‍🦳 He cites his role in "Mrs. Doubtfire" as an example of puppeteering and transforming his whole body and being into a character.
• 🧞‍♂️ Voicing the Genie in "Aladdin" is another example, where he could embody 55 different people while remaining one character.

Learning and Life Experiences

• 🧠 Williams emphasizes that acting, for him, is about learning and responding to what people say, rather than being "always on."
• 🌍 He finds immense value in learning from life experiences, whether walking on the street or shooting a movie abroad.
• 🚀 The ability to use these learned experiences in his performances is what makes acting fascinating.