“Little day one of Jumanji excitement. That was cool.
As you see, a little easter egg for Dr. Bravestone.
This is the dice from the original Jumanji with Robin Williams, as a show of respect,” Johnson said.
Jeff Bridges Reflects on Working with Robin Williams
Meanwhile, fellow actor Jeff Bridges also looked back on his experiences working alongside Williams during a retrospective interview with Variety.
Bridges recalled the late actor's vibrant energy during the filming of the 1991 comedy-drama The Fisher King.
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“Robin, he was amazing,” Bridges said.
He explained that Williams frequently used humor to uplift the production team during demanding filming schedules.
According to Bridges, typical directorial responses to such outbursts did not apply on their set. Instead, director Terry Gilliam actively participated in and encouraged the comedic diversions.
Reflecting on the overall experience, Bridges expressed immense appreciation for his former costar.
“Robin was just so brilliant to work with. I could go on and on about Robin,” Bridges said.
The film went on to achieve significant box office success and earned multiple Academy Award nominations, including a Best Actor nod for Williams.
Bridges previously expressed his grief at the premiere of his film The Giver in August 2014, which coincided with the day Williams passed away.
“I’m filled with such mixed emotions tonight,” Bridges said at the time.
He detailed the emotional difficulty of attending the promotional event under those circumstances, saying, “I play the Giver, who is supposed to hold in his emotions, but it’s very difficult for me to be here … losing a dear, dear friend, Robin Williams.”
The following day, Bridges posted a photograph and a tribute message on Facebook to honor Williams' memory.
“I love Robin so,” Bridges wrote. “He is a treasure chest of creativity and generosity of spirit to us all.”
During a press conference for the same film, Bridges recounted another memorable, lighthearted moment from filming a late-night scene in Central Park.
“Robin is just wild and free. He’s just, ‘Let the wild pony dance!’”
Bridges recalled.
He concluded by describing the uninhibited nature of Williams' performance during that production, saying, “He’s rubbing his butt on the grass and saying, ‘You know why dogs do this?
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Because they can!’ So wild.”
