He was given carte blanche to choose his next project. The book provides an account of Elwes’ experiences making the classic film, from getting to know his leading lady, Robin Wright, to working with an all-star cast of comediansBilly Crystal. He’d proven himself to be an A-list director with a deft ability to meld genres with his work on The Sure Thing and especially This Is Spinal Tap, released in 1984.

#4 Rob Reiner’s career was on a clear upward trajectory by this point. From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling account and behind-the-scenes look. It is an autobiography, but with a very tight focus. However, the project seemed destined to languish in what is commonly known in the business as Development Hell – meaning it had been passed around the studios a lot with all of them unable to get it made. The Man in Black strikes again Written by Cary Elwes, the actor who played Wesley, this is an amazing book. #3 The script for The Princess Bride was written by Goldman, and he had declared it to be his favorite among those he had written. I was not used to this level of interest, and no director had ever come to visit me on location before. #2 I was approached to play the role of Westley in The Princess Bride, a role that was originally written for a British actor. #1 I was offered the role of Westley in The Princess Bride, a character created in a renowned novel that had long been considered incapable of being adapted for the screen. 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.Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. 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 a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at 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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