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' ...

The true star of "The Princess Bride" was André the Giant? Inconceivable! But to hear Cary Elwes talk, it's not hard to believe the wrestling behemoth was beloved among the film's cast. In his book, ...

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 ...