The Princess Bride star and director reflect on prescient line that foreshadowed coronavirus mask-wearing

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The director and star of 1987 fantasy film The Princess Bride have reacted to the film’s unlikely relevance amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. I think everyone will be wearing them in the future.” Elwes and director Rob Reiner were recently interviewed on US news network CNN, and that line of dialogue was mentioned. “Boy oh boy,” exclaimed Reiner in surprise, while Elwes said: “ Bill Goldman – way ahead of his time.” Back in July, Elwes also offered advice about coronavirus safety in a tweet which referenced The Princess Bride’s most famous line. Prepare to die.” He told CNN: "Every time I tweet a line from Princess Bride it gets a lot of awareness.