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Nov. 22, 2013 / 5:45 PM

Cary Elwes writing 'Princess Bride' memoir

The actor best known for playing Westley in "The Princess Bride" will share behind-the-scenes memories and interviews with his castmates.

The cast (L-R) Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon, Carol Kane and Billy Crystal attend the 25th Anniversary screening of "The Princess Bride" at the 2012 New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York on October 2, 2012. UPI /Laura Cavanaugh

1 of 2 | The cast (L-R) Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon, Carol Kane and Billy Crystal attend the 25th Anniversary screening of "The Princess Bride" at the 2012 New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York on October 2, 2012. UPI /Laura Cavanaugh | License Photo

Nov. 22 (UPI) -- You wish to write us a memoir? Cary Elwes, we accept!

The actor best known for playing the dashing Westley is set to give fans of the classic romance a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Princess Bride.

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As You Wish: Tales From the Princess Bride will share memories and interviews with his fellow cast members, including Billy Crystal, Robin Wright, Carol Kane, Christopher Guest and Chris Sarandon.

"It was a joy to work on such a magical film with an amazing cast of talented actors and friends," Elwes said in a statement. "It will be great fun to revisit The Princess Bride and to share my fond memories of the unforgettable experience we all had."

As You Wish is expected from Simon & Schuster imprint Touchstone next fall, and will be co-written by Joe Layden.

[The Hollywood Reporter]

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