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“I Wasn’t Ready For This”: This Man’s Impression Of Robin Williams Is So Good, People Demand A Full Biopic
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“I Wasn’t Ready For This”: This Man’s Impression Of Robin Williams Is So Good, People Demand A Full Biopic

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It requires a lot of talent and hard work to become a memorable star actor or actress. But once one has succeeded, this person becomes loved and adored by many. This is what happened with the American actor and comedian Robin Williams. The actor who died in 2014 at the age of 63 is acknowledged as one of the best comedy actors of all time.

This is why when a video titled ROBIN Test Footage Scene saw the light of day, it soon was viewed by almost 3 million people.

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Robin Williams was known as one of the most talented actors and comedians who entertained people with his skillful improvisations

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The video starred Jamie Costa, an American actor, director, producer and entertainer, who is known for his resemblance to Robin Williams. In the video, Costa plays Williams in the ’80s. The scene shows how Williams is rehearsing for the TV show Mork & Mindy when his co-star Pam Dawber (played by Sarah Murphree) comes bearing horrible news. She announces that his friend, actor and comedian John Belushi, has died of a drug overdose.

Recently, 31-year-old actor Jamie Costa released a video where he plays Robin Williams in the ’80s

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A 5-minute video showed the reaction of Williams finding out the news and him managing to get himself together and carry on further. Costa’s impression of the late actor was so accurate and impressive that it started a discussion among people online about a biopic starring Costa.

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The video went viral with almost 3 million views on YouTube, sparking a discussion about Costa’s resemblance to Williams

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“Screen test” star Costa was born in 1990. He became known in 2014, the same year the actor Williams died, because of how much Costa reminded people of him. That year, Costa uploaded a video called “Never Had A Friend Like Him” where he does impressions of various characters played by Williams.

What do you think about Costa’s performance? Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments down below!

You can check out the full video down below!

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The video caught the attention of Zelda Williams, one of the late actor’s kids

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People online were fascinated by the performance, asking for a full movie starring Costa as Williams

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Despite how strong Costa’s performance was, some users expressed their concern about the idea of creating a whole movie

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey BP, you're just as much at fault at this point. If Robin's family has been asking for this to stop, you're making the problem worse, not better.

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Suz66
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They were asking people to stop sending the video to them. They objected that the video was portraying a painful time of Robin's life. But they did say he was talented. They didn't say they shouldn't make a biopic.

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NsG
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just to add that Zelda Williams has asked that people please STOP sending her this on social media. It's hurting her to see it, no matter how clever it is. https://twitter.com/zeldawilliams/status/1448018948021055490?t=LrZaEo5C-ZWZL1gZuIFJFQ&s=19

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Aliquid
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would ANYONE think it would be a good idea to sent it to her? Seriously... how utterly clueless would you have to be to think that was a good idea.

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Emma Gee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with the last few comments. My dad just passed last year n as much as I love to see photos n videos of him from his old friends.... sometimes it's just too difficult to look at. So I couldn't imagine seeing some stranger impersonating my father while a bunch of other strangers tag me in the videos n they rally to make a whole movie about his life. If the family isn't for it then leave it alone. But I also don't agree with ppl still sharing this story even though the family has asked to stop. Maybe let this one fade away BP

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey BP, you're just as much at fault at this point. If Robin's family has been asking for this to stop, you're making the problem worse, not better.

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Suz66
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They were asking people to stop sending the video to them. They objected that the video was portraying a painful time of Robin's life. But they did say he was talented. They didn't say they shouldn't make a biopic.

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NsG
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just to add that Zelda Williams has asked that people please STOP sending her this on social media. It's hurting her to see it, no matter how clever it is. https://twitter.com/zeldawilliams/status/1448018948021055490?t=LrZaEo5C-ZWZL1gZuIFJFQ&s=19

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Aliquid
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would ANYONE think it would be a good idea to sent it to her? Seriously... how utterly clueless would you have to be to think that was a good idea.

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Emma Gee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with the last few comments. My dad just passed last year n as much as I love to see photos n videos of him from his old friends.... sometimes it's just too difficult to look at. So I couldn't imagine seeing some stranger impersonating my father while a bunch of other strangers tag me in the videos n they rally to make a whole movie about his life. If the family isn't for it then leave it alone. But I also don't agree with ppl still sharing this story even though the family has asked to stop. Maybe let this one fade away BP

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