Genre: Drama, Musical, Romance
Release Date: February 14, 2025 (United States)
Filming Locations: Castell’Arquato, Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Languages: English
Production Companies: Hero Entertainment Group, Hero Partners
Director: Timothy Scott Bogart
Writers: Timothy Scott Bogart, William Shakespeare
Countries of Origin: United States, Canada
Filming Locations: Castell’Arquato, Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Story
“Verona’s Romeo & Juliet” is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s classic story of star-crossed lovers, set in 1301, the end of the Medieval era. The film explores the true story that served as the inspiration for Shakespeare’s well-known play, Romeo and Juliet, and shows their passionate but tragic romance. The story is told in a vibrant, original pop musical format that breathes new life into the classic tale by redefining it with modern music.
The lovers uncover important information that could change the course of their empire as they navigate their forbidden romance. The film uses strong and moving pop music to portray the depth of their emotions and the seriousness of their situation, moving beyond the conventional poetic dialogue of iambic pentameter. “Verona’s Romeo & Juliet” offers a new take on one of the greatest love stories in literature by fusing exciting musical numbers with historical drama.
Plot Summary
Verona’s Romeo & Juliet retells the timeless story that served as the inspiration for Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, set in the backdrop of medieval Verona in 1301. Pop music is used to bring the timeless love story of Romeo and Juliet to life in this creative adaptation, giving the story a new and exciting twist. The movie tells the true tale of the star-crossed lovers and how their romance has affected their empire’s very future. Departing from conventional iambic pentameter, the movie incorporates unique pop songs that give the classic story a fresh emotional and contemporary edge. The result is a vibrant and contemporary interpretation of a well-loved classic.
Cast
Jason Isaacs as Lord Montague
Rebel Wilson as Lady Capulet
Rupert Everett as Lord Capulet
Derek Jacobi as The Friar
Dan Fogler as The Apothecary
Rupert Graves as Prince Escalus
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Tybalt
Clara Rugaard as Juliet
Jim Sheridan as The Irishman
Dennis Andres as Lord Paris
Jordan Clark as Allegra
Nicholas Podany as Mercutio
Tayla Parx as Rosaline
Jamie Ward as Romeo
Clodagh Amira Sheridan as Saoirse, Daughter of Irishman
Sara Lazzaro as The Nurse
Martina Ortiz Luis as Veronica
Lidia Vitale as Lady Montague