Rob und Michele Reiner erinnern sich in einer emotionalen Hommage an „Princess Bride“-Star Cary Elwes

The star of one of Rob Reiner’s most celebrated films, “The Princess Bride,” has posted a [lengthy and loving tribute](https://www.instagram.com/p/DS25xu7ktUw/) to the director and his wife, more than two weeks after they were found dead, saying he [“can finally put my grief into words.”](https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/30/entertainment/cary-elwes-rob-reiner-tribute?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit)

Cary Elwes shared footage of the filming of the beloved 1987 film on his verified Instagram account, as well as a conversation with Reiner, who he described as “a brilliant filmmaker” whose laugh he loved.

“I was 24 when I first met Rob Reiner on The Princess Bride,” Elwes wrote. “And from that very first meeting I fell in love with him. I was already a fan of his work so meeting him in person was a dream come true.”

From that moment, Elwes said he “knew this was someone I wanted in my life.”

“I also knew that by casting me as Westley he was giving me the keys to the castle,” Elwes wrote.

Elwes protrays the film’s main character, who goes on a swashbuckling adventure to save the love of his life. It was a role so life changing for the actor that he penned the 2014 book “As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride” about his experience.

“The first thing I noticed about Rob was that he wore his heart on his sleeve. This was a man who felt deeply,” Elwes wrote on Instagram. “He wasn’t impressed by how much money you had or if you had a privileged upbringing. He just wanted to know if you were a ‘good guy.’”

The Reiners were found dead in their Los Angeles home earlier this month. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with their murders.

He also paid tribute to Brigitte Bardot.