` ` The Princess Bride '' is being developed as a stage play . It is n't clear yet whether it will be a play or a musical . It 's also unknown who the creative director will be . The original novel appeared in 1985 , followed by a movie in 1987 .
`` The Princess Bride '' is being developed as a stage production . It is n't clear yet whether it will be a play or a musical . It 's also unknown who the creative team will be . The original novel arrived in 1973 , followed by a movie in 1987 .