Source: BroBible
Summary
Tom Hanks credits Robin Williams’ performance as the Genie in Aladdin with launching the practice of casting movie stars in animated films. According to Hanks, Williams’ performance was a proof-of-concept that led to the casting of established Hollywood stars in headlining voice roles in animated films. This, in turn, contributed to the success of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise.
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Tom Hanks says Robin Williams’ performance in Aladdin was a game-changer for animated films. Williams’ legendary performance as the Genie made the movie a must-see for adults, which led to the practice of casting movie stars in animated films. This trend continued with the success of Shrek and Monsters Inc.. The rest, as they say, is history.
And the “benevolent overlords” at Disney realized that casting big-name actors could make animated films appealing to adults, not just kids.
Author: Evan Null
