Breaking: Star-Studded Roster Turns “Home Movie: the Princess Bride” Into a Cross-Generational Celebration
A new compilation project titled Home Movie: The Princess Bride brings together a broad roster, spotlighting a cross-generational salute to the beloved classic. Seventeen actors portray Westley across the film, including Jack Black, Taika Waititi, Paul Rudd, David Spade, Kaitlyn Dever, Brandon Routh, Common, Chris Pine, and Cary Elwes, who originated the role.
Buttercup comes to life through nineteen performers,a figure that rises to twenty if Patton Oswalt’s canine companion is counted. Among the participants are Tiffany Haddish, Zazie Beetz, Annabelle Wallis, Leslie Bibb, Joe Jonas, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Garner, Penélope Cruz, and Robin Wright-who also originated the role.
The lineup delivers a mixture of familiar faces and surprising cameos. celebrity chef Jose andres appears as prince Humperdinck in a single scene, a nod to the original portrayal by Chris Sarandon.Some smaller roles are filled by a single performer, such as John Malkovich in the Impressive Clergyman part and Seth Rogen as Miracle Max.
Beyond the stars, the project weaves in a deeply personal moment from the film’s legacy. The Grandfather character, originally played by Peter Falk, is brought back in one segment by Rob Reiner. In a poignant turn, Reiner’s real-life son, Carl Reiner, reprises the Grandfather role on screen. Rob Reiner then steps out of the bed to act as the young Grandson,while Carl Reiner delivers the signature line “As you wish.” This scene takes on extra resonance in light of Carl Reiner’s passing, amplifying the emotional weight of Rob Reiner’s later death.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Westley actors | Seventeen performers |
| Buttercup actors | Nineteen (twenty with Patton Oswalt’s dog) |
| Notable cameos | jose Andres as Humperdinck; John Malkovich as Impressive Clergyman; Seth Rogen as Miracle Max |
| Grandfather sequence | Rob Reiner appears; Carl Reiner plays the Grandfather; final line delivered to Rob by Carl |
The project stands as a tribute that blends star power with fond memory, offering fans a fresh lens on a timeless tale. It also reinforces how modern performers can coexist with original icons to highlight enduring themes of courage, wit, and loyalty.
Which moment from this stacked tribute surprised you the most? Which other classic scenes deserve a contemporary reimagining with today’s lineup of stars?
Join the conversation: share your thoughts in the comments and tell us which cast moment you’ll be watching on repeat.
