Liam Neeson, known for his towering presence, once faced an unexpected hurdle in his acting career. In 1987, he tried out for the part of Fezzik in "The Princess Bride. " The director, Rob Reiner, had a clear vision for the role. He wanted someone much taller than Neeson.

Neeson recalls the awkward moment. Reiner looked at him with a frown. He turned to the casting director and said, "I asked for a giant. " There was no greeting or thanks. Just a blunt statement. Neeson felt bad for the casting director. She had to deliver the bad news.

In the end, the role went to Andre the Giant. Standing at 7 feet 4 inches, he perfectly fit Reiner's vision. Neeson's height, though impressive, wasn't enough this time. This rejection, though embarrassing, became one of the most memorable moments in his career.


# **Liam Neeson's Unexpected Hurdle in "The Princess Bride" Audition**

**Liam Neeson**, known for his towering presence, once faced an unexpected hurdle in his acting career. In **1987**, he tried out for the part of **Fezzik** in **"The Princess Bride."**

The director, **Rob Reiner**, had a clear vision for the role. He wanted someone **much taller** than Neeson.

### **The Awkward Moment**
Neeson recalls the awkward moment. Reiner looked at him with a frown. He turned to the casting director and said:

> *"I asked for a giant."*

There was **no greeting or thanks**. Just a blunt statement. Neeson felt bad for the casting director. **She had to deliver the bad news.**

### **The Outcome**
In the end, the role went to **Andre the Giant**. Standing at **7 feet 4 inches**, he perfectly fit Reiner's vision. Neeson's height, though impressive, wasn't enough this time.

This rejection, though embarrassing, became **one of the most memorable moments** in his career.



Liam Neeson's Unexpected Rejection

The Awkward Moment

The Outcome

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