Actor Matthew Lawrence has expressed skepticism about the possibility of rebooting the 1993 film "Mrs. Doubtfire" following the death of Robin Williams, who starred in the original film. In a conversation with TMZ, Lawrence stated that he could not envision the movie being remade without Williams, who played a pivotal role. Robin Williams passed away in 2014 at the age of 63.
Lawrence, who played Williams' on-screen son in "Mrs. Doubtfire," recalled discussions about reviving the story before Williams' death but emphasized his personal reluctance to proceed without the late actor. He suggested instead that a documentary about the film might be feasible.
Director Chris Columbus also shared insights with Business Insider in November 2023, revealing that he and Williams had considered a sequel and had a strong script ready in 2014, shortly before Williams' death. However, Columbus now doubts the suitability of pursuing a sequel or any other projects related to "Mrs. Doubtfire," acknowledging that while the rights are owned by Fox/Disney, he would oppose such developments.