Stand by Me Reunion: Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman & Jerry O’Connell Honor River Phoenix & Rob Reiner

The stars of ‘Stand by Me’ — Wil Wheaton (Gordie), Corey Feldman (Teddy) and Jerry O’Connell (Vern) — reunite for a heartfelt 40th anniversary interview honoring the enduring legacy of the beloved coming-of-age classic. Reflecting on their unbreakable bond, the trio opens up about the joy of making the film together and the tragic deaths of River Phoenix (who played Chris) and director Rob Reiner, whose absence brings a bittersweet weight to the celebration. Corey shares, “We had so much fun on that set together… The four of us were a unit.” Wil recalls how deeply he related to Gordie as “the invisible kid,” and how fans still tell him how much the story resonated with their own lives. From behind-the-scenes memories to the lasting cultural impact of a film Stephen King once called his favorite adaptation of his work, this reunion is a moving tribute to friendship, loss and the timeless message that no matter which character you saw yourself in, “you were one of us.” Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople *CONNECT* Web: 💻 https://people.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/peoplemag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/people/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@people PEOPLE App: 📱 https://bit.ly/3H0bthA *PEOPLE* remains the trusted authority at the center of pop culture. The PEOPLE brand features a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. Stand by Me Reunion: Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman & Jerry O’Connell Honor River Phoenix & Rob Reiner https://www.youtube.com/user/people