If you spent a lot of time acting out your favorite Princess Bride scenes as a kid, then you'll absolutely lovely this imaginative remake.
Short-form streaming service Quibi has remade the classic movie into bite-sized chapters, airing every day for two weeks from June 29, 2020. Directed by Jason Reitman, it was filmed on smartphones while its many stars were in isolation during the pandemic. And speaking of stars, the cast list is a fantasy in itself.
The roles rotate through different beloved actors. For example, one section reunites not just Inigo, Vizzini, and Fezzik but the accounting department of The Office, with Oscar Nuñez, Angela Kinsey, and Briam Baumgartner playing the parts, respectively. In other segments, Westley is played by a series of dashing heroes, including Common, Chris Pine, and Jack Black. We also see multiple beautiful people play Buttercup, including Tiffany Haddish, Jennifer Garner, and Joe Jonas, who's gender-swapping the role with his wife, Sophie Turner, another Westley.
It's still a kissing story, but thanks to the pandemic-induced public health risks of saliva exchanges, on-screen kissing will be between real-life couples. Also look out for pets, Lego stuntmen, and children. And in a crossover we didn't know we needed until now, the Muppets will be making an appearance.
At least one person who was involved with the original movie is returning — although you may not recognize his face. Rob Reiner, director of The Princess Bride, will be playing the Grandfather for one section.
