Robin Williams Never Followed ‘Dead Poets Society’ Script and ‘Didn’t Ask Permission’ to Throw It Aside, Says Ethan Hawke: ‘If He Had an Idea, He Just Did It’

Update: 2025-10-30

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Ethan Hawke shares his memories of working with Robin Williams and Peter Weir on Dead Poets Society, highlighting the unique dynamic between the comic genius Williams and the director Weir. Williams's improvisational approach to acting, unrestricted by the script, inspired Hawke and broadened his perspective on creativity and performance. The collaboration between Williams and Weir, each respecting the other's style, resulted in a powerful film that resonated with audiences and left a lasting impact on Hawke's career.

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Robin Williams Never Followed ‘Dead Poets Society’ Script and ‘Didn’t Ask Permission’ to Throw It Aside, Says Ethan Hawke: ‘If He Had an Idea, He Just Did It’

#box-pro-ellipsis-176189791225284{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}Robin Williams Never Followed ‘Dead Poets Society’ Script and ‘Didn’t Ask Permission’ to Throw It Aside, Says Ethan Hawke: ‘If He Had an Idea, He Just Did It’

Robin Williams Never Followed ‘Dead Poets Society’ Script and ‘Didn’t Ask Permission’ to Throw It Aside, Says Ethan Hawke: ‘If He Had an Idea, He Just Did It’

Robin Williams Never Followed ‘Dead Poets Society’ Script and ‘Didn’t Ask Permission’ to Throw It Aside, Says Ethan Hawke: ‘If He Had an Idea, He Just Did It’