“Stand by Me”'s Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton recall how Rob Reiner 'protected' them on set and helped them bond (exclusive)

The Stand by Me gang have a strong appreciation for each other.
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Jerry O’Connell reacts to 'Stand by Me' co-star Wil Wheaton’s emotional abuse revelation: 'I had no idea'

In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment last week, Stand by Me star Wil Wheaton revealed that a painful childhood fueled his performance as the troubled Gordie in the 1986 coming-of-age classic.
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'Stand by Me': Wil Wheaton shares secrets of famous leech scene, why he was yelled at by director Rob Reiner

If you came of age with the 1986 coming-of-age classic Stand by Me, chances are you long thought twice before taking a dip in any forest ponds. “They dug an actual hole in the forest and lined it with ...
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Jerry O'Connell Reacts to Wil Wheaton Claiming Childhood Abuse Inspired His 'Stand by Me' Performance

O'Connell said he has been friends with Wheaton since they starred together in the film 35 years ago. Jerry O'Connell reacted to his "Stand By Me" co-star Wil Wheaton's recent claim that his abusive ...