What the movie industry lost with the passing of Maggie Smith is truly something that cannot be measured. All that can be said is she will live on in the innumerable gifts she has given her audience, fans, and lovers of cinema.
While some roles with time have become synonymous with her name, such as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise and Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey. Yet, one role stands out as the earliest memory for many as her enchanting performance in the 1991 film Hook, made countless childhoods whimsical long before Harry Potter.
How Maggie Smith Made You Fall in Love with Her Way Before Harry Potter!
What many don’t realize is that they were already in love with Maggie Smith long before she graced the Harry Potter franchise. Thanks to her heartwarming portrayal of Wendy Darling in Robin Williams’ film Hook.
In 1991, Maggie Smith won millions of hearts as the loving Granny Wendy in Steven Spielberg’s Hook, gently guiding Peter, played by Robin Williams, on his journey to rediscover his true self. For kids in the ’80s and ’90s, she was truly a warm hug of a character, and still is and the film has since become a cherished family classic.
Hook isn’t just a blockbuster, though it has grossed over $300 million worldwide, it’s one of the most heart-wrenching films that instantly transports many back to their childhood. When one feels lost, it’s Granny Wendy whom many turn to for comfort and guidance.
Even though Maggie Smith has passed away, her impact on the industry is something that cannot be described in words, and the way she has impacted several lives, she will continue to do so, with roles like Granny Wendy in the years to come as well.
Why This Scene from Robin Williams’s Hook Is Making Fans Cry
A clip from Hook is recently going viral, pulling at heartstrings and making grown men weep.
In this scene, Granny Weddy is seen reuniting with Robin Williams’s character and saying “It’s been ten years,” and it is especially hitting hard after the passing of Smith. As many now realize it’s been exactly a decade since Williams passed, forcing fans to confront the bittersweet reality that two cherished icons from their youth are no longer in this world.
Here is what some of the fans are saying,
Yet, there’s a comforting thought among her fans that Smith is now finally reunited with her dear friends and colleagues, like Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, and Robin Williams, offering a sense of solace amid the sadness. Their legacies continue to inspire and will forever be remembered as the reason that brought joy into our lives.
Hook is available on Apple TV on Rent.