Hold onto your doublets and don your dancing shoes—Juliet & Romeo Musical explodes onto UK cinema screens this June, reimagining Shakespeare’s most famous love story with a pulse-pounding pop soundtrack.
This Juliet & Romeo musical adaptation turns Verona’s star-crossed lovers into protagonists of an original pop musical trilogy, marrying Elizabethan drama with chart-topping hooks and modern flair.
One Night Only: A Gala Event
On 11th June, audiences nationwide will gather for a special one-night-only event featuring an exclusive recorded Q&A with the film’s dynamic ensemble.
From Rebel Wilson’s unexpected turn to Sir Derek Jacobi’s seasoned gravitas, this screening promises behind-the-scenes insights as sparkling as the musical numbers themselves.
A Star-Studded Ensemble
Icon Film Distribution has assembled a cast that reads like a who’s who of stage and screen. Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect, JoJo Rabbit) channels comedic chops as Lady Capulet, opposite Clara Rugaard (Love Gets A Room) and Jamie Ward (His Dark Materials) as the ill-fated lovers. Industry heavyweight Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus, Harry Potter) and Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding) anchor the drama, while Tony Award-winner Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts) and Benedryl of raw talent Nicholas Podany (Hello, Tomorrow!) round out the roster. GRAMMY Award-winners Tayla Parx and Ledisi lend their vocal prowess, ensuring every chorus soars.
Pop-Powered Storytelling
Embracing the pop score at the heart of Juliet & Romeo Musical, writer-director Timothy Scott Bogart sought to unearth “the poetry of our time.”
“Romeo & Juliet is one of the most romantic stories ever told. And the challenge for any storyteller is to find a different colour that they can add.
To work from a different palette. To me, what Shakespeare did was to express the poetry of his time. So, in searching for the poetry of our time, we turn to music… Original Pop Music, as a way to truly dive into our character’s journeys – which I believe makes our film different than any other version that’s ever been done before. The greatest love story of all time, set to the greatest music of our time.”
Bogart’s vision is amplified by the triumphant collaboration of three-time Oscar-winning production designer Dante Ferretti (Hugo, The Aviator) and songwriters Evan Kidd Bogart (Beyoncé’s “Halo”) and Justin Gray (The Lego Movie). From sweeping castle vistas to staccato dance breaks, every frame brims with cinematic spectacle.
Building the Perfect Ensemble
“Added Bogart, “The key to all of this was finding a cast that could bring all these wonderful themes and relationships to life.
Casting the remarkable Rebel Wilson as Juliet’s mom, Lady Capulet, we are able to explore that mother and daughter relationship like never before.
Rebel’s extraordinary portrayal—whose own complex experience of motherhood profoundly shapes the lives of history’s most legendary lovers, just elevated everything!”
Rebel Wilson, stepping into regal heels mere months after becoming a mother, describes the role as a career high:
“It was a really interesting and creative opportunity to play Lady Capulet in this film.
I was playing a famous mother after just becoming a mother myself. But overall I was attracted to this project because of the excellent music and the chance to play really against type as an actress.
Filming on location in ancient castles in Italy was very special as well – not to mention the stellar cast: Rupert, Jason, Sir Derek and the young talented cast who I just love and know they have an amazing future ahead of them.”
Why You Can’t Miss It
More than a mere retelling, this Juliet & Romeo Musical is a bold swing at breathing fresh life into a centuries-old narrative.
With blockbuster‐ready visuals, an all-star cast, and a pop sensibility that punks traditional period drama, it promises to be the musical event of the summer.
Mark your diaries for 11th June—and prepare to fall in love all over again.
