Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neeson was auditioning to play the giant, Fezzik. Neeson, who stands 6-foot-4, says director Rob Reiner had a "look of disgust" on ...

With the recent tragic passing of beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner, a lot of eyes have been on what many consider his magnum opus and one of the best fantasy films ever made, The Princess Bride. Based on ...

Fans of Westley and Buttercup’s romance can rejoice because apparently, the chemistry between The Princess Bride stars Cary Elwes and Robin Wright was real! Although it’s hard to imagine anyone other ...

Actor Liam Neeson may be 6’4” but that wasn’t tall enough when he auditioned for the role of Fezzik in “The Princess Bride,” which ultimately went to André the Giant.July 9, 2025 ...

It was a tall order to find an actor to play Fezzik the giant in 'The Princess Bride' — not even 6-foot-4 Liam Neeson was big enough. He shares his embarrassing audition story and why he 'felt bad' ...