Wil Wheaton Narrates Stand by Me Audiobook, Honors River Phoenix

0:00On March 27th, Will Wheaton recently narrated the audiobook for Stephen King's novella, The Body, the story behind the classic film, Stand By Me. While recording a key scene with kids talking honestly, he thought a lot about his late co-star River Phoenix, who played alongside him in the movie. Wheaton chose to mimic Phoenix's delivery from the film as closely as possible, since the dialogue matched the book, Word for Word. He rewashed the scene a few times to get it right, driven by his fond memories of his friend. That moment triggered a vivid flashback for Wheaton to the 1986 shoot in Cottage Grove Oregon. He could picture Phoenix right there on the train tracks, delivering lines off camera, amid the crew and lights, making it feel like he was back on. Set, Phoenix passed away in 1993, at age 23, from a drug overdose outside a Los Angeles nightclub. Wheaton's emotions echo recent tributes from him and other. Stand By Me cast members, Ligerio O'Connell and Kiefer Sutherland, after the deaths of,

1:02Director Rob Reiner and his wife Mikelli in December. The audiobook narrated by Wheaton is out now, offering fans a fresh take on the beloved story with his personal touch. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.