Yesterday Josh Gad, the star of Frozen, shared an intriguing revelation about the new Disney short titled Once Upon a Studio. Specifically that the late Robin Williams was metaphorically brought back to portray his iconic Genie character through "previously unheard audio.” The news initially sparked a wave of positive responses; however, both the Jobs actor and the House of Mouse faced criticism over the usage of the late actor's likeness. In response, Gad has now stepped forward to shed further light on the matter, offering much-needed clarity.
Gad directly addressed the criticism, taking to social media to reassure fans that the use of Robin Williams' Genie in the short film was handled respectfully. In an Instagram post, the Olaf performer expressed reverence for Williams and stressed the need to gather facts before forming conclusions. The following caption from the Beauty & the Beast star accompanied the post:
