Juliet & Romeo (film)

Juliet & Romeo
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Timothy Scott Bogart
Screenplay by	Timothy Scott Bogart
Based on	Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Produced by	Timothy Scott Bogart Jessica Martins Chris Torto
Starring	Clara Rugaard Jamie Ward Jason Isaacs Tayla Parx Rebel Wilson Rupert Graves Derek Jacobi
Music by	E. Kidd Bogart
Production companies	Briarcliff Entertainment Hero Entertainment Rainmaker Films
Distributed by	Briarcliff Entertainment
Release date	May 9, 2025 (2025-05-09)
Country	United States
Language	English

Juliet & Romeo is an upcoming American musical romantic drama film written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart. It is an adaptation of the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. It contains original music by E. Kidd Bogart.

Cast

• Clara Rugaard as Juliet
• Jamie Ward as Romeo
• Jason Isaacs as Lord Montague
• Tayla Parx as Rosaline
• Dan Fogler as The Apothecary
• Nicholas Podany as Mercutio
• Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Tybalt
• Rupert Graves as Prince Escalus
• Martina Ortiz Luis as Veronica
• Alex Grech as Tommaso
• Dennis Andres as Lord Paris
• Ledisi as Vesante
• Max Parker as Benvolio
• Zac Bellward as Leopold
• Rebel Wilson as Lady Capulet
• Rupert Everett as Lord Capulet
• Derek Jacobi as The Friar

Production

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]

The film was originally announced with the title Verona. Jamie Ward and Clara Rugaard were cast as Romeo and Juliet in February 2023. Other cast members announced included 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] Filming took place on-location in Verona, Italy. ^[2]

Release

The film's title was changed from Verona to Verona's Romeo & Juliet, and later to Juliet & Romeo. It is set to be released in North America by Briarcliff Entertainment on May 9, 2025. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

References

1. Grobar, Matt (May 15, 2024). "Briarcliff Entertainment, Hero Entertainment Acquire Pop Musical 'Verona's Romeo & Juliet'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 4, 2025.
2. 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.
3. Major, Michael (February 2, 2023). "Rebel Wilson, Dan Fogler, Ledisi & More Join ROMEO & JULIET Pop Musical Movie". Broadway World . Retrieved February 4, 2025.
4. 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.
5. DeVore, Britta (September 4, 2024). "Jason Isaacs Says 'Verona's Romeo & Juliet' Will Be "Fabulous" and "Unbelievable"". Collider . Retrieved February 4, 2025.
6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 10, 2025). "Margot Robbie & Colin Farrell Romance Drama 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' Travels To Fall". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 11, 2025.
7. Jenkins, Carolyn (March 13, 2025). "Star-Studded 'Romeo & Juliet' Adaptation Sings Its Way to a Spring Release Date". Collider. Retrieved April 8, 2025.

External links

• Juliet & Romeo at IMDb