Dwayne Johnson had the excellent recreation plan.
The Rock, 53, shared the sentimental means he paid tribute to the late Robin Williams on the set of the new “Jumanji 3” film.
Johnson posted a clip to Instagram on Wednesday, telling followers he will be carrying an merchandise from Williams’ authentic 1995 project in the next movie.
The Rock shares an Instagram video from the set of “Jumanji 3.” Dwayne The Rock Johnson/Instagram
“Little day one of ‘Jumanji’ excitement. That was cool,” the “Smashing Machine” actor started while in a golf cart on the Universal lot. “As you see, a little easter egg for Dr. Bravestone. This is the dice from the original Jumanji with Robin Williams, as a show of respect.”
Johnson pointed to his cube necklace.
“And a way of honoring Robin and this entire franchise that he started as we film our very last ‘Jumanji.’ Big finale. Here we go, let’s shoot!” he continued.
Johnson also took a second to gush over filming in the City of Angels.
Dwayne Johnson reveals the necklace he is carrying in honor of Robin Williams. Dwayne The Rock Johnson/Instagram
“It’s so good to be shooting in Los Angeles,” the “Moana” star went on.
“I have not shot a film in Los Angeles in — I don’t know when — so, it feels so good to bring a production back home to Los Angeles and have our hardworking crew sleep in their own bed every night. And especially, just a big, fun movie like ‘Jumanji.’”
Fans flocked to the feedback part to reward Johnson for the candy memento.
“This is so cool,” one follower penned.
The authentic poster for 1995’s “Jumanji.” ©TriStar Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
A second chimed in, “Such a dope tribute. I love the Jumanji movies.”
Rounding out the heartfelt responses, another social media person said, “The Rock respect button.”
Williams, who died at age 63 in 2014 by suicide, starred as Alan Parrish, a man caught inside a board recreation in the authentic “Jumanji,” alongside Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce and Bonnie Hunt.
Johnson first came aboard the franchise in 2017 for “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.”
“Jumanji: The Next Level” debuted two years later in 2019 that includes Karen Gillan and comedy legends Kevin Hart and Jack Black.
In June, Keene, New Hampshire, the metropolis where “Jumanji” filmed a number of scenes, celebrated the 30-year anniversary of the iconic flick.
Madeline Murphy, an additional on the movie, recounted the instructions she was given while on set in November 1994: “Pretend you’re frightened and you’re screaming because an elephant’s coming after you.”
Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce in the 1995 film. (c)Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
Robin Williams as Alan Parrish. ©Columbia Tristar/Courtesy Everett Collection
Robin Williams in “Jumanji.” ©Columbia Tristar/Courtesy Everett Collection
“I was pretty tired by the end of the day, and it was cold,” the 61-year-old continued.
Murphy was paid $60.47 for her position.
Meanwhile, in 2020, Pierce, 43, opened up about how Williams stood up for him and Dunst, 43, who were just youngsters at the time.
The recreation unleashed a monsoon, and the water in the film was hindering his make-up.
“I couldn’t breathe through my nose,” Pierce recalled to CBCListen, including that the shoot lasted eight days.
He describing filming as “really draining for everybody,” noting it particularly left him and Dunst “tired.”
The producers tried to make the youngsters work extra time.
Dwayne Johnson, director Jake Kasdan, on set of “Jumanji: The Next Level.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson star in “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.” Frank Masi
“Children can only be on set for a number of hours,” Pierce recounted. “The producers had approached our parents and said, ‘Is there any way we can do a bit of overtime to get it done.’”
“That’s not uncommon at all in the industry because it literally saves $100,000 plus to do that extra half hour rather than a whole day,” the actor defined.
However, when Williams “caught wind of these conversations,” he “pulled the director [Joe Johnston] and producers aside.”
“He said, ‘No, we are not doing any extra time. You’re going to let everybody out now and we’re going to come back next week,’” Pierce recalled. “For all the dollars that would have cost, nobody would have stood up the way he did. In addition to being warm, generous and kind, he was also very protective.”
