Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride | Cary Elwes | Talks at Google

Cary Elwes stops by YouTube Headquarters for a discussion about "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride." The talk was moderated by John Merrifield.

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.

The Princess Bride has been a family favorite for close to three decades. 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.

Cary 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. 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, backstage stories, and answers to lingering questions about off-screen romances that have plagued fans for years!

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.

[tennesseecopperhead]

I got to say I met Cary 2 years ago in Knoxville TN at a Fanboy convention. Now if you have never been to one they are really alot of for contest I am a disabled vet who has had massive spinal cord surgery and must use a cane to walk. I was standing in line (over an hour with about another hour maybe more to go) to get up to meet him. I have a DAV hat on usually because, well im proud to be what I am. As I was standing there a woman walks up too me and says " Thank you for your service sir, Cary says Vets dont wait in his line". She then walked me to the front of the line I looked back at all the people and said what about them? They got here had an issue with it and upon reaching the front Cary motioned me up, shook my hand and said "Its an honor to shake your hand sir" I was able to get his autograph and photo with him free of charge (usually costs like $40). I was able to talk to him for a few min as well. I tell you this only because I want the world to know the kind of person he is and what an impact he made on me that day!!

[CarrieWaeldin]

At Tulane University, in 1992, 5 years after it came out, they played The Princess Bride in a large auditorium—it was packed, and when the movie’s audio failed, hundreds of voices carried on the dialogue word for word!

[RoasterMcdougalify]

I always feel like Elwes should have been bigger than he was. Such a dude, and TPB is my fav movie. Wore the VHS out and memorised every line as a teenager. Such magic.

[ursafan]

"Was it a comedy, was it a fairy tale, was it a kid's movie, and adult movie, was it an action film ...."
Yes it was all of those. That's why it's a classic

[GermaeAnne]

His voice impersonations of other actors is one of the MANY little things I love about this interview.

[AChandle]

The greatest thing about this and his book, is it gives Andre a voice that he no longer has.

[meishadressler]

I met Cary Elwes at Powell's books in Portland, OR. He did a book signing for "As You Wish". He went over the allotted time, because he wanted to be sure everyone's books were signed. He signed over 2, 000 books that night. I was among the final people in line, he must have been exhausted, his hand must have hurt like crazy, and yet, he spoke to to me as graciously and kindly as though I were th first person there! I thanked him for his time, and he said simply, "it is my honor".

[clydecessna]

I knew Cary at Harrow School aged 15. He said he was going to go to Hollywood and become a film he did!

[annarodriguez]

My husband and I rented Princess Bride and later he bought it for me.
I fell in love with the movie the first time Westley said, "As you wish" because they were almost like what my husband would say to me, but in Spanish, whenever I asked him for anything big or small. It was his way of saying "I love you."
He was my prince and hero and I truly miss his gentle loving presence in my life.

[sman]

I saw this movie in the theater with a whole bunch of friends when I was 13. When I got home, I insisted that I would babysit my siblings because my parents had to go see it. It remains one of my parents' favorites (and mine) to this day.

[raygordonteacheschess]

I rode in a taxi with my late mother to deliver the manuscript for The Princess Bride to Bill Goldman's apartment on West 58th. He was one of her best clients! This film helped put me through private school!

[lauriemalek]

I ADORED him for years and never understood after Princess Bride how he didn't blow up ‼️

[Branfaol]

It's almost amazing to realize that the movie bombed at the box office. Now 30+ years later it's so beloved by people myself included.

[kerim.peardon]

I wrote the ceremony for my wedding and I had, as the first line, "Marriage is what brings us together today." It was just delivered like a regular sentence, no comedic effect, but people who know, knew. Lol.

[AlmiraBat]

What I love is that he's doing impressions of every single person who's a part of his story. :)

[mellissadalby]

Cary did SUCH a great job in the role of Westley, I could never imagine ANYONE else in that role.

[BaselineBrad]

Cary's impressions of everyone are my favorite parts as he recalls the stories of shooting the film....Love it!

[romlyn]

Princess Bride is a classic... And the reason is that each actor was so well cast. Inconcievable!

[Crimsonphilosophy]

He really has a great sense of humor and a wonderful story teller.

[bluesoulsession]

What a great interview. He seems like a thoroughly likeable guy. One of my favourite roles he played was “Pierre Despereaux” in the tv show “Psych”