Quibi's all-star-at-home fan-film of the classic fantasy movie The Princess Bride has launched through the mobile streaming platform.
Helmed by filmmaker Jason Reitman, the homemade fan-film sees its impressive cast recreate the 1987 film, shot entirely from their phones, with new chapters debuting in Quibi every two weeks. To promote the project, three clips have been released on Instagram, with notable actors including Common and Jennifer Garner acting out scenes.
Tying into the launch of the new original program, Quibi has donated $1 million to Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen, which is directly benefiting families impacted by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by providing free meals.
The Princess Bride is based on the 1971 novel of the same name by William Goldman. It was adapted by director Rob Reiner into a widely popular film released in 1987, recounting how Westley pursued his true love Princess Buttercup, inspiring a revolution against the sinister Prince Humperdinck in the fantasy kingdom of Florin.
Directed by Jason Reitman, the first chapter of Quibi's homemade fan-film of The Princess Bride is available now on Quibi. Future chapters will premiere every two weeks.