Celebrity News August 12, 2014
Robin Williams: The Projects He Left Behind
Fans of Robin Williams can celebrate his comedic talents in the coming months, thanks to several unreleased films. Here is what Williams had in the works:
“Absolutely Anything”: Simon Pegg stars as a schoolteacher who has been granted his every wish by a group of aliens. Kate Beckinsale plays Pegg's love interest while Williams voices his dog, Dennis. Monty Python alum Terry Jones directs. (Seeking US distribution.)
“Merry Friggin' Christmas”: Robin Williams and Joel McHale co-star in this road trip comedy about a father and son who set out to retrieve forgotten Christmas gifts. “Community's” Tristram Shapeero directs. (Seeking distribution.)
“Boulevard”: Williams takes the lead as a devoted husband who is living a double life involving a colorful street hustler. The film, directed by Dito Montiel, received a warm reception at the Tribeca Film Festival. (Seeking distribution.)
“Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb”: Williams reprises his role as Theodore Roosevelt in the third “Museum” installment directed by Shawn Levy. This time around, Larry (Ben Stiller) hits the road on a globetrotting journey to save the magic of Tablet of Ahkmenrah. (In theaters Dec. 19, 2014.)
