Ben Affleck is remembering Robin Williams, a man he says he has learned a lot from throughout his Hollywood career.
In an interview with Jake’s Takes, Affleck shared details about what he had learned from the late comedian, People reports.
The 49-year-old worked with Williams on the movie “Good Will Hunting” that hit theaters in 1997. Affleck won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and Williams won Best Supporting Actor.
While being interviewed, Affleck reflected on his latest film, “The Tender Bar,” in which the actor plays a father figure to the main character who always offers advice. The father-of-three was asked if Williams, who passed away in 2014, was his mentor.
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“I loved Robin,” Affleck noted. “He was the first person that I really met or knew who was, like, ‘famous.’ We had just written this movie, and it was amazing that it got made, and then Robin Williams, who was probably the biggest star around at that time, was in the movie. I mean, he did so much for us by believing in us and doing that movie, and also by how warm and lovely and kind he was and collaborative.”
“I just thought, ‘Well if this guy can do it and be kind to people and collaborate and work with people and care about them and listen to them, I certainly can,’ “Affleck said.
Affleck then discussed how his former costar was a kind and extraordinary person. He explained how that is why there is a legacy of Robin. When Affleck met Williams, he said the comedian “made a massive impression on me.”
“The Tender Bar,” directed by George Clooney, is set to hit select theaters on Dec. 17 and nationwide on Dec. 22. For those who have Amazon Prime Video, you’ll be able to stream it on Jan. 7.
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