William Goldman originally wrote the book (yes, a book came first) after asking his daughters what they’d like to hear a bedtime story about. One said a princess; the other a bride. Hence the title.

Rewritten for the screen, Rob Reiner (of Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally) took the film on and a classic was born.

Now, Elwes has admitted that he was already a huge fan of the book before he landed the part of Westly.

“William Goldman loomed very large in my home. Both my father and my stepfather were big fans of his, so he was quite the household name. It made me that much more excited to get the role.”

Anybody want a peanut?

The film will be back in cinemas nationwide for one day only on Monday 23 October.

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This Princess Bride revelation will make you see the film in an entirely new light