In his will, the late comedian forbids 'fresh exploitation of his name, taped performances or voice recordings for 25 years.'
- November 10, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Disney cannot use Robin Williams's Genie in any future installment of "Aladdin" movie. According to The Times of London, the late actor/comedian's will "has forbidden fresh exploitation of his name, taped performances or voice recordings for 25 years."
"When he was on form, the hyperactive motormouth we love from Good Morning Vietnam and Mrs. Doubtfire was making 30 jokes a minute," a former Disney executive says. "Now, because he insisted on a final say on such material, [the jokes] will remain in the vaults."
Despite the actor's supposed will, some of Williams' outtakes from "Aladdin" are included as a bonus in the Blu-ray release which was released in October. Disney itself was previously rumored to develop a live-action prequel which would explore the story of how the Genie got locked in the golden lamp.
