Summary:
- The child stars of “Mrs. Doubtfire” recently reunited after 31 years, maintaining a close bond.
- Director Chris Columbus stated that a sequel is not possible following Robin Williams’ passing.
The beloved child stars from the 1993 hit comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire” recently reunited after 31 years, showcasing their lasting off-screen friendship. Mara Wilson, Lisa Jakub, and Matthew Lawrence, who played the children of Robin Williams and Sally Field in the film, shared their excitement about the reunion on social media.
It’s always a joy to see Lisa Jakub and Matthew Lawrence,” Wilson captioned a photo with her former co-stars. Jakub reciprocated the warm feelings, remarking that Wilson and Lawrence still feel like siblings to her, even after all these years.
The reunion delighted fans, but it also stirred up poignant memories.
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The trio played the children of Robin Williams and Sally Field in the film, which was a box-office sensation three decades ago. Mrs. Doubtfire” emerged as the second highest-grossing film of 1993, earning $441 million globally.
“So funny that the same week I went to San Francisco, I got to reunite with my ‘Doubtfire’ siblings!” Wilson posted on social media along with a photo of the co-stars reuniting. “It’s always a joy to see Lisa Jakub and Matthew Lawrence.”
In an interview with Business Insider last year, “Mrs. Doubtfire” director Chris Columbus said that discussions about a sequel began in 2014, shortly before Robin Williams passed away. Columbus emphasized that without Williams, he would never pursue a follow-up to the movie.
“Back then, there was an attitude that sequels were looked down upon by the artists. So Robin was against doing a sequel immediately after,” Columbus explained. He added that it wasn’t until the year Williams died that they seriously discussed the possibility.
“We actually had a strong script in place,” Columbus continued. “I last saw Robin when I visited his home to discuss it.” He loved the script but expressed concern about the physical demands of the Doubtfire suit.
He asked, ‘Boss, do I have to be in the suit as much this time?’ For him, wearing it was like running a marathon daily. He was obviously older, so we talked about reducing the presence of Mrs. Doubtfire in the rewrite. Sadly, Robin passed away shortly after, and any plans for a sequel ended with him.”
In “Mrs. Doubtfire,” Williams played a recently divorced actor who disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper to stay close to his children.
Chris Columbus highlighted Robin Williams’ remarkable improvisational talent, which led to a massive collection of film—two million feet, stored in 972 boxes of takes, outtakes, and behind-the-scenes clips. Columbus is eager to sort through this treasure trove with an editor to potentially craft a documentary that captures the magic of Williams’ creative process.
