'Hook's Dante Basco Shares Secrets From The Set, Memories of Robin Williams

By Kristy Puchko | Film | April 13, 2020 |

Twitter Watch Parties are all the rage right now. Some come star-studded! Over the weekend, Nerdist hosted a Twitter Watch Party of Hook, hosted by Dante Basco, who launched a million crushes as the mohawked lost boy Rufio. Through a fun series of tweets, Basco shared secrets from the set of the beloved Steven Spielberg adventure, along with memories of working with Dustin Hoffman and the late, great Robin Williams.

Let’s do this! #NerdistFromHome #Hook! pic.twitter.com/4qkBRrlo69
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 10, 2020

The second you see Robin on screen… you remember how much you miss him.
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

That was Dustin Hoffman’s voice over the intercom as the pilot…
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Listen for yourself!

Maggie Smith wasn’t that old back then… a lot of make up. She looks older than Professor McGonagal! Ps… the Leaves of Grass book in the pic was my wrap present from Robin. (From one of my favorite films of his) pic.twitter.com/tZMjq9zmQ9
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

(Williams bringing Dead Poets Society to life!)

Definitely remember going to the set that to see #PhilCollins! He was such a mega star in those days! pic.twitter.com/i3axNF6cCm
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Some trivia for Star Wars fans:

The couple kissing… George Lucas & Carrie Fisher. I was pretty amazing to se them on set that day! pic.twitter.com/zAez2MBv1n
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Seeing the Jolly Rodgers for the first time, a giant pirate ship in a sound stage on the Sony was one of the most amazing things ever! pic.twitter.com/JifIceU4mv
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

It was like going to work at The Pirates of the Caribbean everyday. pic.twitter.com/hSWmkqv8NS
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Secret cameo alert!

You know who this is? pic.twitter.com/SAVVNdN2f5
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Take a look. Can you tell? Here’s a clue: it’s a famous actress. (The answer can be found here.)

Speaking of pirate cameos…

Did recognize the pirate played by David Crosby from #CrosbyStillsAndNash?
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Here’s David Crosby as “Tickles.”

This mermaid actuall gave me kiss at the premiere… one of the highlights of my teenage years! Lol pic.twitter.com/1ClMh51KN5
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

#ShoutToAllMyLostBoys! @thudbutt @JamesMadio @ThomasTulak #WhosTheShrub pic.twitter.com/jjnbdLydCe
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Here’s looking back at 15 years old… #Rufio pic.twitter.com/xaDbaJ4KpU
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

One of the most magical days on the set! #OhThereYouArePeter shout out to my boy #Pockets (Isaiah Robinson) pic.twitter.com/ovx4env36d
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

I trained for months before and during filming. One of the things I’m most proud of is that all of the sword fighting you see Rufio on film was me! pic.twitter.com/dv3dHOgLDn
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Everyone else loves this scene… not one of the best days for Rufio. Lol #NerdistFromHome pic.twitter.com/EuUmVsALm1
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

#RunHomeJack… I still say this to myself sometimes for no reason at all! pic.twitter.com/B2s4iPmtuD
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

I actually played basketball! I remember an epic game with @jaleelwhite who played #Urkel… they were shooting #FamilyMatters next door! https://t.co/SBeTmHAAcT
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Goop cameo.

Young #GwenethPaltrow… I rembwr her coming into the school room one day. We all had a crush on her. pic.twitter.com/vfj4J7xSTv
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

My personal most embarrassing moment in the movie… me in red tights. pic.twitter.com/njOL7dG9Bl
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Then my favorite moment… #YouAreThePan pic.twitter.com/eNHSwz26yV
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Since we’re in the battle scene… here’s the original sketch for my armor! #NerdistFromHome #Hook #Rufio pic.twitter.com/vJLnyiF0i6
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Sword fighting and acting with #DustinHoffman was one of the highlights of my career. To act with one of the actors I’ve looked up to and studied one of the actors in the 70’s that changed the industry. pic.twitter.com/RYxYtQgcgj
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

The death of Rufio… a generation of fans have told me it was their first traumatic moment in life… definitely changed my life forever. #NerdistFromHome #Hook pic.twitter.com/FlEz91CI9M
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Dare you watch this again?

When they shot this scene… none of the #LostBoys knew who Peter was going to give the sword to! @thudbutt #NerdistFromHome #Hook pic.twitter.com/nKfSJ6qaAB
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Or this one!?

Along with incredible memories, Basco took a special souvenir from the set.

Yup!
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

Finally…

To live would be an awfully big adventure… it’s was fun hangin with you guys tonight. See you in Neverland! #NerdistFromHome #Hook pic.twitter.com/KtruKaI4sT
— Dante Basco (@dantebasco) April 11, 2020

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