'The Princess Bride' Star Cary Elwes Shares Tribute to Rob Reiner
Variety••entertainment
Key Points:
- Cary Elwes, star of the 1987 film "The Princess Bride," shared a heartfelt Instagram statement mourning the recent deaths of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer.
- Elwes described meeting Reiner at age 24 and immediately admiring his genuine nature and passion for filmmaking, emphasizing Reiner's love for the creative process.
- He recalled Reiner’s philosophy that once a movie is released it belongs to others, but the making of it is a unique and precious experience.
- Elwes highlighted the themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in "The Princess Bride," noting these were values deeply held by Reiner, making him the ideal director.
- Closing his tribute, Elwes expressed ongoing grief
