Robin Williams ‘pulled producers aside to defend Jumanji child stars’

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23 Jul 2026 • 6:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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Robin Williams ‘pulled producers aside to defend Jumanji child stars’

  • This week would have marked Robin Williams's 75th birthday, nearly 12 years after his death.
  • Child star Bradley Pierce revealed how Williams protected him and Kirsten Dunst during the filming of Jumanji in 1995.
  • Producers attempted to make the child actors work illegal overtime, despite Pierce struggling with a scene due to water and extensive makeup.
  • Williams intervened, confronting the director and producers to ensure the children were not made to work beyond their permitted hours.
  • Pierce praised Williams for his protective nature, warmth, generosity, and kindness, highlighting his unique stand against production demands.

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