Role for Robin Williams in Kenneth Branagh’s “Hamlet,” 1996

As a detective, the first thing I did was to familiarize myself with the clues. I noted that the crossword was hinting at a role played by Robin Williams in Kenneth Branagh’s 1996 movie, “Hamlet.” Knowing that Robin Williams was known for his humorous performances, I immediately suspected that he played a comedic role in the movie, as “Hamlet” is a serious play. I then took note of the character names in “Hamlet” and tried to identify which character Williams might have played. As I went through the list of characters, one name stood out to me – Osric. He was a minor character in “Hamlet” who was known for being somewhat comical, and I felt that this role would fit Robin Williams’ comedic style perfectly. With this realization, I confidently filled in the crossword clue with the word ‘Osric,’ and the puzzle was solved. The key to solving this particular mystery was in realizing that Robin Williams’ comedic talents were likely to be showcased in a humorous, albeit minor, character in the movie.