Who was considered for The Princess Bride?
Suzy Amis auditioned for the part of Buttercup.
Yasmeen Bleeth auditioned to play Buttercup.
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
Courtney Cox Arquette auditioned for the part of Buttercup according to "A Star is Found" by Janet Hirshenson and Jane Jenkins.
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
According to the book's author William Goldman, Carrie Fisher was the ideal choice for Buttercup.
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright
Whoopi Goldberg was the first choice for the role of Buttercup.
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
Alexandra Paul auditioned for the role of Buttercup.
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
Meg Ryan auditioned for the role of Buttercup.
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
Former American football star Bubba Smith lost the role of Fezzik to André the Giant because he was too small.
Actor who got the part: Andre The Giant
Auditioned for Buttercup, but was considered "too exotic looking."
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
Amy Yasbeck auditioned for the role of Buttercup.
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
Rob Reiner's original choice for the part of Buttercup was Sean Young. But the production team opted to cast unknowns for the part.
Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
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