Verona's Romeo & Juliet
| Verona's Romeo and Juliet | |
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| Directed by | Timothy Scott Bogart |
| Screenplay by | Timothy Scott Bogart |
| Based on | Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare |
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| Starring | |
| Music by | E. Kidd Bogart |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Verona's Romeo & Juliet is an upcoming musical adaptation of the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. It is written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart and contains original music by E. Kidd Bogart.
Cast
[edit]- Clara Rugaard as Juliet
- Jamie Ward as Romeo
- Nicholas Podany as Mercutio
- Rupert Everett as Lord Capulet
- Rebel Wilson as Lady Capulet
- Jason Isaacs as Lord Montague
- Derek Jacobi as The Friar
- Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Tybault
- Rupert Graves as Prince Escalaus
- Dan Fogler as The Apothecary
- Tayla Parx as Rosaline
- Martina Ortiz Luis as Veronica
- Ledisi as Vesante
Production
[edit]The film is a modern reimagining of the original play Romeo and Juliet (1597) by William Shakespeare. It is written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart. Producers include Bogart, Jessica Martins and Chris Torto. It features a soundtrack co-created and overseen by E. Kidd Bogart.[1]
Jamie Ward and Clara Rugaard were cast in the lead roles of Romeo and Juliet in February 2023. The cast announced at that time included roles for Rebel Wilson, Rupert Everett, Jason Isaacs and Derek Jacobi.[2] Also cast that month were Dan Fogler, Ledisi, Tayla Parx, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Rupert Graves.[3]
Principal photography was reported to have completed by mid-March 2023.[4]
Release
[edit]The film is set to be released in 2025.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 15, 2024). "Briarcliff Entertainment, Hero Entertainment Acquire Pop Musical 'Verona's Romeo & Juliet'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 2, 2023). "'Verona': Jamie Ward, Rebel Wilson, Jason Isaacs, Clara Rugaard & More Set For Voltage Timothy Scott Bogart 'Romeo & Juliet' Pop Musical – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ Major, Michael (February 2, 2023). "Rebel Wilson, Dan Fogler, Ledisi & More Join ROMEO & JULIET Pop Musical Movie". Broadway World. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (March 15, 2023). "Evan Bogart Talks Hit Songwriting and 'Spinning Gold,' the Biopic About His Dad, Casablanca Records Founder Neil Bogart". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ DeVore, Britta (September 4, 2024). "Jason Isaacs Says 'Verona's Romeo & Juliet' Will Be "Fabulous" and "Unbelievable"". collider. Retrieved February 4, 2025.