30th Anniversary of The Princess Bride

[LoveNDino]

‘The Princess Bride’ 30th Anniversary: Cast Then and Now

With “The Princess Bride” turning 30, we look back at the cast of the film then and now.

 

Rob Reiner

Reiner directed “The Princess Bride.” Since then, he’s directed hits like “When Harry Met Sally” and “A Few Good Men.” His upcoming Lyndon B. Johnson biopic, “LBJ” starring Woody Harrelson, hits theaters on Nov. 3, 2017. He also has a recurring role in Fox’s comedy “New Girl.”

Cary Elwes (Then)

Cary Elwes played Westley. Since “The Princess Bride,” Elwes starred in “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” “Liar Liar,” and more. He recently had recurring roles in shows like “Psych” and “Life in Pieces.”

Robin Wright (Then)

Robin Wright played the Princess Bride. Now, Wright plays Claire Underwood in Netflix’s “House of Cards.” She can also be seen this year in “Wonder Woman,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “Justice League.”

Mandy Patinkin (Then)

Mandy Patinkin played Inigo Montoya. Patinkin is best-known now for his Emmy-nominated performance in Showtime’s “Homeland.” He’ll also be seen in the upcoming film “Wonder” alongside Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay.

Fred Savage (Then)

Fred Savage played the Grandson. Recently, Savage starred opposite Rob Lowe in Fox’s short-lived comedy “The Grinder.” Now he can be seen in the Netflix comedy series “Friends From College.”

Wallace Shawn

Chris Sarandpn

Christopher Guest

Billy Crystal

Carol Kane

Peter Falk

Andre the Giant

 

As You Wish...

[bostonman]

There was to be a Broadway musical version about a decade ago, which I think would have been really fun. Composer/lyricist Adam Guettel was working on it, along with William Goldman, who wrote the film's screenplay and of course the original novel. But the 2 of them got into a dispute on finances (Goldman wanted the lion's share of the shares) and it was shelved.

 

Guettel may not be a household name, but his grandfather, Richard Rodgers, certainly was. He may be best known for his tony-winning Broadway show The Light In The Piazza. This show would have been his first real attempt at true comedy (Piazza, Floyd Collins, and his Myths And Hymns all have their lighter moments, but are essentially dramatic pieces), and I was very excited to see what he'd do with the material. Unfortunately we'll never know. And given what happened with the dispute, I doubt we'll see anyone else try a musical version in Goldman's lifetime at least. But someday, someone should try it.

[RyanDean]

Cary Elwes is doing a roadshow where he answers audience questions after a screening of the film.

He's a very entertaining storyteller. Not as winsome but still quite handsome.

[marylander1940]

‘The Princess Bride’ 30th Anniversary: Cast Then and Now

With “The Princess Bride” turning 30, we look back at the cast of the film then and now.

 

Rob Reiner

Reiner directed “The Princess Bride.” Since then, he’s directed hits like “When Harry Met Sally” and “A Few Good Men.” His upcoming Lyndon B. Johnson biopic, “LBJ” starring Woody Harrelson, hits theaters on Nov. 3, 2017. He also has a recurring role in Fox’s comedy “New Girl.”

Cary Elwes (Then)

Cary Elwes played Westley. Since “The Princess Bride,” Elwes starred in “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” “Liar Liar,” and more. He recently had recurring roles in shows like “Psych” and “Life in Pieces.”

Robin Wright (Then)

Robin Wright played the Princess Bride. Now, Wright plays Claire Underwood in Netflix’s “House of Cards.” She can also be seen this year in “Wonder Woman,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “Justice League.”

Mandy Patinkin (Then)

Mandy Patinkin played Inigo Montoya. Patinkin is best-known now for his Emmy-nominated performance in Showtime’s “Homeland.” He’ll also be seen in the upcoming film “Wonder” alongside Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay.

Fred Savage (Then)

Fred Savage played the Grandson. Recently, Savage starred opposite Rob Lowe in Fox’s short-lived comedy “The Grinder.” Now he can be seen in the Netflix comedy series “Friends From College.”

Wallace Shawn

Chris Sarandpn

Christopher Guest

Billy Crystal

Carol Kane

Peter Falk

Andre the Giant

 

As You Wish...

 

 

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[+ quoththeraven]

Now I feel old. The ex and I took my elementary school age brother and sister to see it.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

This was nearly the only thing I could ever stand Mandy Patinkin in