Cary Elwes Gave His 'Princess Bride' Sword Prop to Director Rob Reiner on Final Day of Filming
Elwes disclosed the fate of the iconic prop in a May 5, 2026, Wall Street Journal interview, weeks after marking what would have been the director's 79th birthday. The revelation comes months after the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Their son Jake recently returned to his podcast and described the loss as a living nightmare.
foxnews.comCary Elwes gave the sword he used in "The Princess Bride" to director Rob Reiner on the last day of filming. In a May 5, 2026, interview with the Wall Street Journal, Elwes said he no longer possesses the prop.
Post by @ABC on X
My memories of the film are my greatest keepsake," he stated. The disclosure arrives at an emotional time for the Reiner family. Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner died months before May 9, 2026. Their son Jake Reiner recently returned to his baseball show "The Incline: Dodgers Podcast" after speaking publicly about the deaths of his parents.
Elwes portrayed Westley in the 1987 fairy tale adventure directed by Rob Reiner. The film went on to become a cult favorite, thanks in part to its quotable dialogue, swashbuckling action and ensemble cast that included Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal and André the Giant. The actor has also publicly reflected on his longtime friendship with Reiner in recent months.
On March 6, Elwes shared an Instagram photo of himself with Rob Reiner in honor of what would have been Reiner’s 79th birthday. He wrote in the caption, "Today would have been your 79th birthday. Still hard to believe you're gone.
" @ABC reported the details of both Elwes' interview comments and his March 6 Instagram post. The ABC News article containing these facts was published on May 9, 2026, at 12:32 PM.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
5 events- 1987
The Princess Bride released, directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes as Westley
1 source@ABC - March 6, 2026
Cary Elwes posts Instagram photo with Rob Reiner for what would have been his 79th birthday
1 source@ABC - May 5, 2026
Cary Elwes tells Wall Street Journal he gave the sword to Rob Reiner on last day of filming
1 source@ABC - May 6, 2026
Jake Reiner appears on 'The Incline: Dodgers Podcast' and thanks supporters
1 source@ABC - May 9, 2026
ABC News publishes article at 12:32 PM detailing the above events
1 source@ABC
Potential Impact
- 01
The interview and Instagram post provide public insight into Elwes' long friendship with Reiner during a period of family mourning.
- 02
Jake Reiner's return to 'The Incline: Dodgers Podcast' signals continued public engagement after his parents' deaths.
Transparency Panel
Related Stories
The GuardianWHO Chief Visits DRC as Ebola Death Rate Reaches 30-50%
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support containment of a new Ebola outbreak. The agency revised the death rate to 30-50% based on confirmed cases and recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected d…
westernjournal.comGreek National Charged in UK With Aiding Iran-Linked Intelligence Service
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act with assisting an intelligence service believed to be Iran by targeting a journalist at Iran International.
straitstimes.comJournalists in Gaza to Receive 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom Award
Three international news agencies will accept the award on behalf of their local staff still reporting from the territory. The World Association of News Publishers cited the journalists' continued coverage under extreme conditions.