Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole film
Robin Williams’ fans are very excited by actor Jamie Costa’s impersonation of the late star.
Costa posted a five-minute clip to his YouTube channel, titled “ROBIN Test Footage Scene,” on Tuesday, showing a scene featuring himself as Williams and Sarah Murphree as Pam Dawber on the set of “Mork & Mindy.”
The clip shows Dawber interrupting Williams as he runs through lines to break the news of comedian John Belushi’s death — and shows Williams’ reaction to the news.
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When Murphree tells Costa that Belushi had been found dead that morning, Costa finds it hard to digest the news, insisting: “No, I told you, I was with him. John’s not dead, I was with him last night.”
“Blues Brothers” star Belushi died aged 33 of a cocaine and heroin overdose at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles in 1982.
After Murphree warns Costa: “I can’t let what happened to him happen to you” and a knock on the door signals it is time for the pair to go back on set, Costa returns to reciting lines — this time, with a break in his voice.
The short film left some viewers hankering for a full biopic of Williams, who died by suicide in 2014 after battling Lewy body dementia.
“Who else has been hoping Jamie would play Robin in a biopic since you saw his first Robin impressions?” one wrote.
“It’s one thing to resemble a person but it’s how much he sounds like him and has his mannerisms and expressions down that’s so freaking impressive. I hope this movie gets made. I still feel his loss,” said another.
“This is absolutely incredible. Make this full length movie and hire this man NOW!” a third wrote.
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmASSOCIATED PRESS
Comedian Robin Williams, wearing his University of Moscow T-shirt, poses as "Joey Stalin" in Los Angeles, Ca., on June 3, 1977. Williams was spotted by producer George Schlatter during his performance at L.A.'s Comedy Store and signed him to appear in all six "Laugh-In" specials on NBC television. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSComedian Robin Williams, wearing his University of Moscow T-shirt, poses as "Joey Stalin" in Los Angeles, Ca., on June 3, 1977. Williams was spotted by producer George Schlatter during his performance at L.A.'s Comedy Store and signed him to appear in all six "Laugh-In" specials on NBC television. (AP Photo)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmMao
Linda Lavin, left, star of the TV series "Alice," and Robin Williams, Mork of the series "Mork & Mindy, pose with their awards at the 36th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 28, 1979. Both Lavin and Williams were named best television comedy performers. The awards are sponsored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Actor Richard Hatch is on the far right. (AP Photo/Mao)
MaoLinda Lavin, left, star of the TV series "Alice," and Robin Williams, Mork of the series "Mork & Mindy, pose with their awards at the 36th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 28, 1979. Both Lavin and Williams were named best television comedy performers. The awards are sponsored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Actor Richard Hatch is on the far right. (AP Photo/Mao)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmReed Saxon
Robin Williams, left, and Pam Dawber, of ABC's TV show "Mork & Mindy" at shown at the Fifth Annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., March 8, 1979. Both Williams and Dawber won the Favorite Male and Female Performer awards in a new TV program. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Reed SaxonRobin Williams, left, and Pam Dawber, of ABC's TV show "Mork & Mindy" at shown at the Fifth Annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., March 8, 1979. Both Williams and Dawber won the Favorite Male and Female Performer awards in a new TV program. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmReed Saxon
Robin Williams - "Mork" - gives his patented naive expression for an alien from outer space to the delight of Pam Dawber - "Mindy" - both of the TV series "Mork and Mindy", during the fifth annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, March 8, 1979 - Williams and Dawber were named favorite male performer and favorite female performer in a new TV program. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Reed SaxonRobin Williams - "Mork" - gives his patented naive expression for an alien from outer space to the delight of Pam Dawber - "Mindy" - both of the TV series "Mork and Mindy", during the fifth annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, March 8, 1979 - Williams and Dawber were named favorite male performer and favorite female performer in a new TV program. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmSTF
Actor and comedian Robin Williams, right, with his wife Valerie Velardi, clowns with a camera in Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 14, 1979. (AP Photo)
STFActor and comedian Robin Williams, right, with his wife Valerie Velardi, clowns with a camera in Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 14, 1979. (AP Photo)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmBierman
This Nov. 12, 1979 file photo shows actor-comedian Robin Williams, third from right, dressed as a cheerleader with the Broncos' Pony Express cheerleaders during the filming of an episode of "Mork & Mindy," in Denver. (AP Photo/File)
BiermanThis Nov. 12, 1979 file photo shows actor-comedian Robin Williams, third from right, dressed as a cheerleader with the Broncos' Pony Express cheerleaders during the filming of an episode of "Mork & Mindy," in Denver. (AP Photo/File)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmReed Saxon
Robin Williams breaks into laughter as he and his wife, Valerie Velardi, hurry into Mann's Bruin Theater for the world benefit premiere of the new film "The World According to Garp," in Los Angeles, Calif., July 14, 1982. The Warner Brothers production stars Williams as T.S. Garp. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Reed SaxonRobin Williams breaks into laughter as he and his wife, Valerie Velardi, hurry into Mann's Bruin Theater for the world benefit premiere of the new film "The World According to Garp," in Los Angeles, Calif., July 14, 1982. The Warner Brothers production stars Williams as T.S. Garp. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmWally Fong
Comedian Robin Williams prepares to leave the Los Angeles County Court building after he appeared to testify before a grand jury investigating the drug overdose death of fellow comedian John Belushi, Sept. 30, 1982. (AP Photo/Wally Fong)
Wally FongComedian Robin Williams prepares to leave the Los Angeles County Court building after he appeared to testify before a grand jury investigating the drug overdose death of fellow comedian John Belushi, Sept. 30, 1982. (AP Photo/Wally Fong)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmSuzanne Vlamis
Robin Williams, center, takes time out from rehearsal at NBC's Saturday Night Live with cast members Eddie Murphy, left, and Joe Piscopo, Feb. 10, 1984. Williams will appear as guest host on the show. (AP Photo/Suzanne Vlamis)
Suzanne VlamisRobin Williams, center, takes time out from rehearsal at NBC's Saturday Night Live with cast members Eddie Murphy, left, and Joe Piscopo, Feb. 10, 1984. Williams will appear as guest host on the show. (AP Photo/Suzanne Vlamis)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmG. Paul Burnett
Actor Robin Williams, left, plays a harmonica as singer Paul Simon plays a guitar on the set of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in New York , Nov. 21, 1986. The two performers are rehearsing for this Saturday’s show, which they will co-host. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
G. Paul BurnettActor Robin Williams, left, plays a harmonica as singer Paul Simon plays a guitar on the set of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in New York , Nov. 21, 1986. The two performers are rehearsing for this Saturday’s show, which they will co-host. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmMARTY LEDERHANDLER
Whoopi Goldberg reacts as Robin Williams lifts her hair while appearing on the "Donahue Show" with Billy Crystal, left, in New York City, May 9, 1990. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)
MARTY LEDERHANDLERWhoopi Goldberg reacts as Robin Williams lifts her hair while appearing on the "Donahue Show" with Billy Crystal, left, in New York City, May 9, 1990. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmANDREW SAVULICH
Comedians Richard Pryor, left, and Robin Williams share a laugh at the New York Friar's club in a Friday Sept. 27, 1991 photo. (AP Photo/Andrew Savulich, file)
ANDREW SAVULICHComedians Richard Pryor, left, and Robin Williams share a laugh at the New York Friar's club in a Friday Sept. 27, 1991 photo. (AP Photo/Andrew Savulich, file)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmAlex Brandon
Actor and comedian Billy Crystal, left, embraces fellow comic Robin Williams prior to the New York Friars Club celebrity luncheon honoring Crystal in New York, Sept. 18, 1992. Williams was one of many guests that were invited to participate in the event featuring Rob Reiner as roastmaster. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Alex BrandonActor and comedian Billy Crystal, left, embraces fellow comic Robin Williams prior to the New York Friars Club celebrity luncheon honoring Crystal in New York, Sept. 18, 1992. Williams was one of many guests that were invited to participate in the event featuring Rob Reiner as roastmaster. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmEric Draper
Actor Robin Williams holds up his arms after pulling Saudi Arabia's ball during the World Cup soccer finals draw ceremony in Las Vegas, on Dec. 19, 1993. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)
Eric DraperActor Robin Williams holds up his arms after pulling Saudi Arabia's ball during the World Cup soccer finals draw ceremony in Las Vegas, on Dec. 19, 1993. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmMark J. Terrill
Actor and comedian Robin Williams and his wife Marsha Garces, arrive at the 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 22, 1994. Williams won Best Actor in a Musical and Comedy Film for "Mrs. Doubtfire." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillActor and comedian Robin Williams and his wife Marsha Garces, arrive at the 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 22, 1994. Williams won Best Actor in a Musical and Comedy Film for "Mrs. Doubtfire." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmChris Pizzello
Robin Williams, star of the new film "Patch Adams," signs autographs for young fans, Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998 at the premiere of the film in Universal City, California. The film is based on the true story of a medical student who risks his career by defying the medical profession with his unwavering belief that laughter is contagious. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Chris PizzelloRobin Williams, star of the new film "Patch Adams," signs autographs for young fans, Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998 at the premiere of the film in Universal City, California. The film is based on the true story of a medical student who risks his career by defying the medical profession with his unwavering belief that laughter is contagious. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmLYNNE SLADKY
American actor Robin Williams, center, jokes around with U.S. soldiers as he poses for a photograph at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002. Williams entertained U.S. soldiers with the 18th Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne, both out of Ft. Bragg, N.C., as well as reservists and National Guard. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LYNNE SLADKYAmerican actor Robin Williams, center, jokes around with U.S. soldiers as he poses for a photograph at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002. Williams entertained U.S. soldiers with the 18th Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne, both out of Ft. Bragg, N.C., as well as reservists and National Guard. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmKEVORK DJANSEZIAN
This Feb. 28, 2004 file photo shows Oscar host Billy Crystal, center, and presenter Robin Williams, right, joking around after a writers' meeting for the 76th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
KEVORK DJANSEZIANThis Feb. 28, 2004 file photo shows Oscar host Billy Crystal, center, and presenter Robin Williams, right, joking around after a writers' meeting for the 76th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmSTEPHEN CHERNIN
Comedian and actor Robin Williams appears on MTV's Total Request Live, Thursday, April 27, 2006, at MTV studios in New York City. Williams stars in Columbia Picture's new movie "R.V." with JoJo, Jeff Daniels and Kristin Chenoweth. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
STEPHEN CHERNINComedian and actor Robin Williams appears on MTV's Total Request Live, Thursday, April 27, 2006, at MTV studios in New York City. Williams stars in Columbia Picture's new movie "R.V." with JoJo, Jeff Daniels and Kristin Chenoweth. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmKEITH SHIMADA
This Nov. 18, 2006 file photo shows comedians Robin Williams, from left, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal posing after hosting "Comic Relief" at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Keith Shimada, File)
KEITH SHIMADAThis Nov. 18, 2006 file photo shows comedians Robin Williams, from left, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal posing after hosting "Comic Relief" at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Keith Shimada, File)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmTina Fineberg
Actor David Duchovny, right, talks with fellow actor Robin Williams as Williams arrives to join the picket line along with Duchovny and others during the fourth day of a strike by television and film writers, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at the Time Warner Center in New York. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)
Tina FinebergActor David Duchovny, right, talks with fellow actor Robin Williams as Williams arrives to join the picket line along with Duchovny and others during the fourth day of a strike by television and film writers, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at the Time Warner Center in New York. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmMark J. Terrill
Robin Williams performs at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillRobin Williams performs at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmStaff Sgt. Michael Sparks
This Dec. 15, 2010 photo released by the U.S. Department of Defense shows actor-comedian Robin Williams, right, with U.S. Army Maj. Gen John F. Campbell, Combined Joint Task Force 101 and Regional Command East commander, before the annual USO Holiday Tour at Bagram Air Field, in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/U.S. Department of Defense, Staff Sgt. Michael Sparks)
Staff Sgt. Michael SparksThis Dec. 15, 2010 photo released by the U.S. Department of Defense shows actor-comedian Robin Williams, right, with U.S. Army Maj. Gen John F. Campbell, Combined Joint Task Force 101 and Regional Command East commander, before the annual USO Holiday Tour at Bagram Air Field, in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/U.S. Department of Defense, Staff Sgt. Michael Sparks)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmCharles Sykes
In this April 28, 2012 file photo, Robin Williams appears onstage at The 2012 Comedy Awards in New York. A California lawmaker plans to introduce a resolution to rename a tunnel north of the Golden Gate Bridge after the late comedian. The Waldo Tunnel is in Marin County, where Williams grew up and lived before dying by suicide at his home there in August 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)
Charles SykesIn this April 28, 2012 file photo, Robin Williams appears onstage at The 2012 Comedy Awards in New York. A California lawmaker plans to introduce a resolution to rename a tunnel north of the Golden Gate Bridge after the late comedian. The Waldo Tunnel is in Marin County, where Williams grew up and lived before dying by suicide at his home there in August 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)
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Jamie Costa’s Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole filmCharles Sykes
FILE - In this April 28, 2013 file photo, Robin Williams, right, and his wife Susan Schneider Williams arrive to The 2012 Comedy Awards in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
Charles SykesFILE - In this April 28, 2013 file photo, Robin Williams, right, and his wife Susan Schneider Williams arrive to The 2012 Comedy Awards in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
