![]() ![]() ![]() " The Princess Bride has proven to be an enduring delight and a beloved favorite to multiple generations," said Thomas Schumacher, president and producer Disney Theatrical Productions in a statement. With Alan Horn, Thomas Schumacher and his team at Disney Theatrical Productions leading the way, Buttercup, Westley and all of Florin are in the best of hands," Goldman said in a statement. "I am thrilled that the next chapter in the life of The Princess Bride will unfold on the stage. ![]() The deal was shepherded by Alan Horn, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. The creative team and development timetable for the project have yet to be determined. The production will be based on Goldman's original novel and his 1987 screenplay. Goldman had previously begun collaborating with Tony-winning Light in the Piazza composer Adam Guettel on a musical adaptation of "The Princess Bride," but the two parted ways on the project in 2007. ![]() Goldman's original 1973 novel was adapted into the 1987 Rob Reiner film, which featured Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Billy Crystal and Carol Kane.Īccording to Disney representatives, it has not been determined if the new stage production will be a musical or not. Cary Elwes and Robin Wright starred in the film ![]()
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