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Cary Elwes Credits Pacino, Stars in Peacock’s M.I.A.

5/15/2026

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Cary Elwes says Al Pacino urged him to audition at Lee Strasberg, launching his career.
He later worked as a personal assistant on “Octopussy” and “Superman,” then appeared in “Glory” (1989) and “Days of Thunder” (1990).
Rob Reiner cast him as Westley in “The Princess Bride” after Jane Jenkins screened his “Lady Jane” performance.
In 2024 he stars as private-eye Kincaid in Peacock’s “M.I.A.”, probing a drug-cartel murder.

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Story summary

Cary Elwes says Al Pacino urged him to audition at Lee Strasberg, launching his career.
He later worked as a personal assistant on “Octopussy” and “Superman,” then appeared in “Glory” (1989) and “Days of Thunder” (1990).
Rob Reiner cast him as Westley in “The Princess Bride” after Jane Jenkins screened his “Lady Jane” performance.
In 2024 he stars as private-eye Kincaid in Peacock’s “M.I.A.”, probing a drug-cartel murder.