That was his first fan interaction on the film, but it wouldn't be his last - and certainly not the most outrageous. While it's become a cult phenomenon, the film initially only met modest box office success, despite winning the People's Choice Award when it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. When I asked them, each one of them said absolutely.'

'Though I co-wrote the book with Joe Layden, the credit also lies with all off the cast and the producers and (director) Rob Reiner who all agreed to be part of this book,' he says. So when it came time to pen his book, Elwes reached back out to his 'Bride' family for help. 'I was intimidated to be frank, but they all made me feel very welcome as part of this extended family.' Just 23 years old at the time, Elwes says he was the novice on set and was initially in awe of the film's 'tsunami of talent.' Though it wasn't long before rest of the cast and crew put him at ease. Along the way, he encounters an eccentric cast of characters, including Mandy Patinkin's revenge-seeking Inigo Montoya, Christopher Guest's six-fingered Count Rugen and Billy Crystal's aptly named Miracle Max. With a foreword by Rob Reiner and a limited edition original poster by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey, As You Wish is a must-have for all fans of this beloved film.The film, released in 1987 and based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, follows Westley, a farm hand in the fictional country of Florin, as he quests to save the love of his life, Buttercup. In As You Wish he has created an enchanting experience in addition to never-before seen photos and interviews with his fellow cast mates, there are plenty of set secrets and backstage stories. Ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the top 100 Greatest Love Stories and by the Writers Guild of America as one of the top 100 screenplays of all time, The Princess Bride will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come.Ĭary Elwes was inspired to share his memories and give fans an unprecedented look into the creation of the film while participating in the twenty-fifth anniversary cast reunion. The Princess Bride has been a family favorite for close to three decades.

From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling account of the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner.

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