A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020)

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The cast of The Princess Bride is together again! The stars of the iconic 1987 fantasy film reunited for a virtual table read hosted by Jason Reitman. The 3-hour virtual reunion included director Rob Reiner and actors Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shaw, and Christopher Guest. A Q&A after was moderated by Patton Oswalt. Guest stars stepped in for actors who were not available, including Finn Wolfhard, Josh Gad, Eric Idle, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Overview
"A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion" is an unique online event held in 2020 that put together the original cast and crew of the precious 1987 film, "The Princess Bride". The event was organized by Wisconsin Democrats to raise funds for the celebration's campaigning efforts ahead of the U.S. 2020 elections. It included a special remote read-through of the film's script, total with The Princess Bride's extraordinary lines, wholehearted moments, and humor.

Cast Reunion and Read-through
Nearly all of the making it through cast members of The Princess Bride came together for this virtual reunion, including Cary Elwes (who played Westley), Robin Wright (Princess Buttercup), Mandy Patinkin (Inigo Montoya), Chris Sarandon (Prince Humperdinck), and Christopher Guest (Count Rugen). Billy Crystal (Miracle Max) and Carol Kane (Valerie) also joined the reunion.

The event featured a script read-through, with each star repeating his/her original function, to the pleasure of the fans. It was a reward for the global audience to see their preferred characters as soon as again, delivering the well-known lines from the movie.

Honoring The Late Andre the Giant
Andre the Giant, who played the renowned function of Fezzik, was fondly remembered and greatly missed. Given that he passed away in 1993, his character was played by star Josh Gad during the online read-through. Gad is well-known for his role as Olaf in the Frozen series and he proved to be a worthwhile stand-in, bringing the same light-hearted humor and energy that Andre the Giant gave the movie.

Guest Appearances
A couple of new faces were consisted of in the reunion. Rob Reiner, the original director of The Princess Bride, played Grandfather (originally played by Peter Falk) in the script read-through. Guest looks consisted of Eric Idle, Whoopi Goldberg, and Finn Wolfhard.

Behind-the-scene Stories
The virtual reunion also saw the cast and crew reminisce about their experiences filming The Princess Bride. It was a celebration filled with nostalgia, laughter, and a tinge of psychological remembrance. They shared heartfelt stories, enjoyable behind-the-scene anecdotes, and reviewed why The Princess Bride continues to be enjoyed by both older and younger generations.

Fundraising Efforts
The main incentive for the reunion was to support the Democratic Party's efforts in Wisconsin in the leadup to the U.S. 2020 elections. Those who wanted to view the unique script read-through were encouraged to contribute to the Wisconsin Democrats, and their reaction was frustrating, with the occasion handling to raise a significant quantity of funds.

Conclusion
"A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion" turned out to be a lot more than just a charity event. It was a journey down memory lane for the audience and cast alike, advising them of the ageless charm and appeal of The Princess Bride. It highlighted the long-lasting tradition of the movie, 4 decades after its release, and showed that "The Princess Bride" still has a lot of magic delegated enchant audiences worldwide.

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