Playing Robin Williams
Actor Jamie Costa dropped this the other day:
And it’s very good! I always admired Costa’s work, ever since I saw his Star Wars impressions. And I’d love it if he got a big break in mainstream Hollywood. But… If there ever was to be a Robin Williams biopic, and I’ve thought this for years, I want Will Forte to play him.
So there’s only a vague resemblance, I’ll grant you that. But Will Forte just has that same combination of manic energy and deep sadness Williams always had, I really think so.
Watching his work, especially The Last Man on Earth, I just get that vibe. I know this is a bit of fancasting that will probably never happen, and also I think the last word about whether there should even be a Williams biopic should be down to his children… but if there is, Forte is my pick.