In a shocking revelation, director Chris Columbus has reflected on the extensive amount of film used during the production of the iconic movie "Mrs. Doubtfire" to capture the late Robin Williams' improvisation. On the occasion of the film's 30th anniversary, Columbus shared his experience working with the legendary actor, who tragically took his own life in 2014.

Columbus revealed that Williams approached him early on in the process and proposed a unique method of working. "Hey boss, the way I like to work, if you're up for it, is I'll give you three or four scripted takes, and then let's play," Williams suggested. This meant that Williams wanted to improvise, and that's exactly how every scene was shot. The director explained, "We would have exactly what was scripted, and then Robin would go off, and it was something to behold."

Williams' improvisation skills were so exceptional that it resulted in nearly 2 million feet of film being shot for the movie. Despite the production falling behind schedule, Columbus emphasized that Williams was unstoppable, and the film crew thoroughly enjoyed every moment of his improvisation. "They were loving what they were seeing," Columbus recalled. However, due to the sheer amount of footage captured, it is unlikely that the crew had the opportunity to watch everything that was filmed.

Released in 1993, "Mrs. Doubtfire" tells the story of a divorced actor, played by Williams, who disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend more time with his children, who primarily live with his ex-wife. The film was a massive success, grossing over $440 million worldwide and later inspiring a Broadway musical.

Considering the extensive amount of footage filmed during "Mrs. Doubtfire," Columbus revealed that discussions are underway for a potential documentary exploring Robin Williams' process. Approximately 972 boxes of footage, including scenes used in the movie, outtakes, and behind-the-scenes footage, are currently stored in a warehouse. Columbus expressed his desire to hire an editor to sift through this treasure trove of material.

"We want to show Robin's process," Columbus explained. "There is something special and magical about how he went about his work, and I think it would be fun to delve into it."

Robin Williams' death in 2014 was ruled as suicide, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for immediate assistance.

The level of improvisation on the set of "Mrs. Doubtfire" by Robin Williams has been revealed to be so extensive that it resulted in an astonishing two million feet of film being shot during production. Director Chris Columbus, well-known for directing "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," reflected on working with the legendary actor and shared insights into the filming process. Williams' captivating improvisation skills left the entire production team in awe.

In the film, Williams portrays struggling actor Daniel Hillard, who is going through a divorce from his wife, Miranda, played by Sally Field. Following their separation, Hillard disguises himself as Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire, a female housekeeper, in order to spend more time with his children. Unbeknownst to Miranda, Mrs. Doubtfire is actually Hillard himself.

"Mrs. Doubtfire," released in 1993, grossed over $440 million globally and later became the basis for a successful Broadway musical. The movie also stars Pierce Brosnan as Stu, a colleague of Miranda's.

Columbus recalled how Williams' improvisation often threw the script supervisor off balance. As technology was not as advanced in the early 1990s, the script supervisor had to manually write down Williams' improvised lines, which led to inconsistencies. Williams would often come up with completely different takes from what was written, making it a challenge to keep up with his spontaneity.

To accommodate Williams' improvisation, Columbus had to shoot the entire movie with four cameras. This allowed for capturing the reactions of other actors, who were often caught off guard by Williams' unpredictable lines. The studio executives were impressed by the footage, although it is unlikely that they had the opportunity to watch all of it.

The extensive footage shot during the making of "Mrs. Doubtfire" has piqued Columbus' interest in creating a documentary about Williams and his creative process. Over 972 boxes of footage, including scenes used in the final cut, outtakes, and behind-the-scenes moments, are currently stored in a warehouse. Columbus expressed his desire to hire an editor to explore this treasure trove and shed light on the magic behind Williams' work.

"We want to show Robin's process," Columbus emphasized. "I mean, there's 2 million feet of film in that warehouse, so there could be something we can do with all of that."

As the news of Robin Williams' death in 2014 was ruled a suicide, it serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please seek help from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).