A Princess Bride reunion on Good Morning America from 2011. That is the sound of ultimate suffering. My heart made that sound when the six-fingered man killed my father. [22] On September 18, the Associated Press updated earlier numbers to say that more than 142,000 viewers made donations, bringing the amount raised to $4.26 million. The Princess Bride reunion on GMA - Where are they now? Elwes, who portrayed Westley in the film, tweeted out the event on Friday along with the hashtag #DumpTrumperdinck, comparing President Trump to the movie’s villain, Prince Humperdinck. The replacements included Whoopi Goldberg (playing more than one part), Eric Idle (playing The Impressive Clergyman), and Josh Gad (playing Fezzik.) The returning cast included Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, and Carol Kane, with additional performances by Rob Reiner as the Grandfather, Josh Gad as Fezzik, Eric Idle as the Impressive Clergyman, Whoopi Goldberg as the Ancient Booer a Norman Lear joined the Q&A session at the end, which was hosted by Patton Oswalt. [7][8] The police shooting of Jacob Blake in August 2020, followed by the fatal shooting of several protestors, also created political tension in Wisconsin. Every Princess Bride fan who wants to see that perfect movie preserved from Hollywood politics makes it now.” pic.twitter.com/mbUs4y6Ro0. The fundraising event for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin will bring together the original cast for a script reading. Elwes then quote-tweeted Cruz’s reaction, saying to him “If you only left the fire swamp you cold join us,” once again referencing the film and using the hashtag #Dumptrumperdinck. The cast of "The Princess Bride" at a 25th anniversary screening at the New York Film Festival in 2012. 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Chip in any amount at the link & get an invite to this special event on Sun. I am thrilled to be part of this very rare reunion of my colleagues from The Princess Bride as a way to … #DumpTrumperdinck. Whoopi Goldberg, Eric Idle, Jason Reitman and Josh Gad are among the guests added to a virtual reunion of The Princess Bride on Sept. 13. Chip in any amount at the link & get an invite to this special event on Sun. Most were terrific. ‘Princess Bride’ Reunion September 11, 2020 by Les Luchter Cast members of The Princess Bride, the classic 1987 fantasy-adventure-comedy, will reunite for a virtual script reading this Sunday, September 13, at 7 pm ET. The actors were filmed individually in their homes, as is common in 2020 due to Coronavirus. "Princess Bride" star Cary Elwes said that winning the battleground state is the only way to “get rid of Trump” in the upcoming election. For fans who missed The Princess Bride cast reunion live stream, good news — a recording of the exclusive event is now available to watch!See the cast of the 1987 cult film, including Cary Elwes (Westley), Robin Wright (Buttercup), Mandy Patinkin (Inigo Montoya), and more, come together for a table read of the original script and a special Q&A session moderated by Patton Oswalt. #Inconceivable! Mandy Patinkin’s six-fingered sword, and really just Mandy Patinkin in general. I’m excited to announce a virtual #PrincessBrideReunion! Although 2020 polling showed Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump in Wisconsin, Wikler noted that Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 despite trailing in polls throughout that campaign. Billy Crystal was funny again. The cast of the cult classic " The Princess Bride " is hosting a special reunion for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. For those who missed it, the Virtual 'Princess Bride' Reunion drew around 100,000 viewers as the main cast -- Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright and director Rob Reiner-- … [16], Elwes, being interviewed on Morning Joe on September 17, said that other battleground states had approached him about doing table reads of other classic movies. I hope they took in $30,000,000. The Princess Bride event came together after a staff member for the Wisconsin Democratic Party approached childhood friend Cary Elwes, who played the hero Westley in the film, about a reunion. [10] Widespread news coverage of Cruz's criticism, and of pushback from the cast,[11][12][13] "led to a surge of publicity," according to The New Yorker. [18], More than 110,000 listeners donated $1 or more to be able to tune in to the event,[21] which raised $4.25 million for Wisconsin Democrats. The Princess Bride reunion table reading requires a donation to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in order to watch. On September 13, 2020, most of the original cast members of the 1987 film The Princess Bride took part in a virtual live dramatic reading of the film script to support Wisconsin Democrats. Every ‘Princess Bride’ fan who wants to see that perfect movie preserved from Hollywood politics makes it now.”, “Do you hear that Fezzik? Entertainment Weekly noted many viewer comments on the "Miracle Max" background Billy Crystal had created (he also wore his original hat from the film.) propelled an unprecedented run of virtual cast reunions...The flurry of Democratic fundraising cast reunions and readings in recent months has included Veep, Seinfeld, Parks and Recreation, Happy Days and Superbad... A recording of the live performance can be accessed using a passcode, in exchange for a donation to Wisconsin Democrats. It was a fundraiser for Democrats in Wisconsin. 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Patinkin, not for the … The cast of Rob Reiner’s 1987 film “The Princess Bride” is reuniting for a virtual script reading and fundraiser benefitting the Wisconsin Democratic Party. Directed by Rob Reiner. The returning cast included Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, and Carol Kane, with additional performances by Rob Reiner as the Grandfather, Josh Gad as Fezzik, Eric Idle as the Impressive Clergyman, Whoopi Goldberg as the Ancient Booer and the Mother, and Jason Reitman as the narrator, among others. It was great fun to see them again. "[19], According to Rolling Stone, "highlights included Elwes donning a medical mask for the line 'It’s just that masks are terribly comfortable — I think everyone will be wearing them in the future' and Patinkin’s entire performance. With Wisconsin being a vital swing state in the upcoming presidential election, donations “will be used to ensure that Trump loses Wisconsin, and thereby the White House,” according to the event’s website. I’m excited to announce a virtual #PrincessBrideReunion! Wisconsin was considered an important "swing state" in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The Princess Bride Cast to Hold Reunion Script Reading, Fundraiser, for Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WISCONSIN) — Today, Deadline Hollywood reported the cast of The Princess Bride will hold a re-union where they will hold a virtual script reading of the 1987 film to raise money for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. More than 110,000 viewers donated a dollar or more to Wisconsin Democrats to view the livestream, which raised $4.25 million and received widely positive reviews, with special praise for the performance of Mandy Patinkin. Sept. 13th with myself, @RealRobinWright, @PatinkinMandy, @robreiner & many more! Most of the original cast did essentially a Zoom reading. The Princess Bride event came together after a staff member for the Wisconsin Democratic Party approached a friend who was a childhood friend of Cary Elwes, who played the hero Westley in the film. 'Princess Bride' Reunion: Mandy Patinkin's epic delivery has Internet demanding Oscar for Zoom performances 'This is absolutely the Mandy Patinkin show (much as Inigo Montoya is the real protagonist of the movie),' said a fan The Princess Bride Reunion Miracle Max revives the dead Wesley. Reiner, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn and Billy Crystal will read the script on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. CT, followed by a Q&A with the cast hosted by comedian Patton Oswalt. #Inconceivable! [3] Wisconsin Democrats and others promoted the virtual script reading with digital ads and social media. "[20], The New Yorker also singled out Patinkin, and his dramatic introduction of Inigo Montoya's six-fingered sword:[14]. [15] Fred Savage was unable to join the event because it conflicted with his brother's birthday. ': More than 110,000 tune into 'A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion' fundraiser", "Wisconsin Democrats' 'Princess Bride' reading raises $4.3M", "Inconceivable! At the moment of the story’s first marvelous duel, when Montoya introduces his sword, Patinkin presented—to considerable excitement in my household (and on Twitter, where my feed was briefly overwhelmed by exclamation marks and the word “sword”)—an actual prop sword from the film itself. Most wore ordinary street clothing and read without props, although Mandy Patinkin and Billy Crystal used some of their props from the film. The Princess Bride Reunion Did you see THE PRINCESS BRIDE reunion on line Sunday? #dumptrumperdinck https://t.co/TelBc2QT9G, — Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) September 5, 2020. The Princess Bride event came together after a staff member for the Wisconsin Democratic Party approached a friend who was a childhood friend of Cary Elwes, who played the hero Westley in the film. "The Princess Bride" is a classic movie beloved across generations. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, … The cast of beloved 1987 cult classic "The Princess Bride" is reuniting for a virtual table read of the script to raise money for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. “Do you hear that Fezzik? [16][17], After some technical problems that delayed the performance, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler thanked the audience for supporting Democrats. [1][2] According to the Associated Press, a staffer of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin approached a childhood friend of Cary Elwes (Westley in the film) to ask for his help. 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