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Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire 2015

5 min📅 2015-12-30

Charlie Shackleton's *Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire (2015)* offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into a creative project that never quite made it to the screen.

Director: Charlie Shackleton

Cast

Charlie Shackleton
Charlie Shackleton
Self (Narrator)
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Self (Archive)
Sally Field
Sally Field
Self (Archive)
Mara Wilson
Mara Wilson
Self (Archive)
Matthew Lawrence
Matthew Lawrence
Self (Archive)
Lisa Jakub
Lisa Jakub
Self (Archive)
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein
Self (Archive)
Scott Capurro
Scott Capurro
Self (Archive)
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Self (Archive)
Drew Letchworth
Self (Archive)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire* (2015) about?

This short documentary sheds light on Charlie Shackleton's rejected pilot for a BBC webseries, exploring the creative process and the unexpected hurdles that led to its cancellation.

Who directed *Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire*?

The film was directed by Charlie Shackleton, who also served as the creator of the original pilot concept.

Who stars in *Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire*?

The documentary features Charlie Shackleton alongside iconic cast members Robin Williams, Sally Field, Mara Wilson, and Matthew Lawrence.

Is *Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire* (2015) worth watching?

As a five-minute documentary, it's a quick but intriguing watch for fans of behind-the-scenes stories and the challenges of TV pitching. Its raw honesty and brevity make it a niche but rewarding experience.

How long is *Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire*?

The documentary runs for 5 minutes.

About Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire (2015) — The untold story behind a shelved BBC webseries pilot

Charlie Shackleton's *Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire (2015)* offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into a creative project that never quite made it to the screen. Originally pitched as a webseries for BBC's digital platform, this short documentary dives into the whimsical yet turbulent world of reinventing a beloved classic. Shackleton's unfiltered perspective reveals the highs and lows of pitching ideas to commissioners, blending humor with raw honesty. The atmosphere is intimate and candid, capturing the passion and frustration of filmmaking when creative vision clashes with practical constraints.

While the full series was shelved after creative differences derailed the project, Shackleton's passion for reinvention shines through. The film's brevity—just five minutes—makes it a quick but thought-provoking watch for fans of behind-the-scenes storytelling and the quirks of the entertainment industry.