‘Aladdin’: Robin Williams’ Will Bars Disney From Using 1991 Recording For Future Use

Disney will not be able to use Robin Williams' recording for any future usage, as per the late actor's will.

A former Disney executive told The New York Post that there had been enough material from Williams' 1991 recording sessions, which could be viable for a "fourth performance" as the Genie in the new "Aladdin" film in the House of Mouse's film series. However, Williams' estate indicated that the studio would not be able to do so within 25 years following the departure of the late actor.

Financial penalties are set to be generated to Williams' family should any future "Aladdin" sequel happens, as posthumous earnings are subject to such, according to the report. While such penalties are indicated as the reason behind the special clause on future "Aladdin" films, finances had not been the sole reason to consider William's broad history with Disney.

According to Cinema Blend, Williams had told Disney that he had not wanted his work to be utilized in any form of merchandising or tie-in products like fast food advertisements and the like; however, the House of Mouse had done precisely the contrary of what Williams had requested them.

While it placed a distance between the late actor and Disney, William had still come back to Disney for another film, "Aladdin and The King Of Thieves." At present, the original "Aladdin" film is available on Diamond Edition Blu-Ray.

Meanwhile, Disney is set to revive Aladdin's world in its upcoming canon, which is entitled "Genies." According to previous reports, the project serves as a stepping stone into a live-action "Aladdin" film. While the project is in its early phase of development, exact details on the plot, characters, cast, and release date of Disney's "Genies" are to be revealed.