Romeo & Juliet: Spider-Man Star Tom Holland to Play Romeo in Director Jamie Lloyd's New West End Production
Tom Holland, known for his role as Spider-Man, is set to tackle Shakespeare in London's West End. He'll play Romeo in a new production directed by Jamie Lloyd, known for his minimalist takes on classics and attracting big names like James McAvoy and Emilia Clarke. The show promises a fresh interpretation of the star-crossed lovers' tale.
The Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Tom Holland will portray Romeo, Shakespeare's most famous doomed lover, in a new version of Romeo & Juliet in London's West End, Variety reported. The play is being directed by Jamie Lloyd, who brought his spare, unadorned style to stuffy classics like Cyrano de Bergerac, The Seagull, and A Doll's House. They've also attracted major stars like James McAvoy, Emilia Clarke, Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain. Last year, A Doll's House received multiple Tony Award nominations. Tom Holland’s ‘Big Announcement’ Isn’t Spiderman 4; British Actor Returns To Stage in Jamie Lloyd’s Romeo & Juliet (View Pic).
Lloyd's production is being billed as a "pulsating new vision of Shakespeare's immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters." Holland shared the information on Instagram on Tuesday. The play is scheduled to run at the Duke of York's Theatre from May 11 through August 3, as per the Hollywood Reporter. Although the casting of Juliet alongside Holland is still unknown, the actor's presence guarantees that this will be a hot ticket. Tom Holland on Spider-Man 4: We Have Been Actively Engaging in Conversations.
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Holland debuted on stage in Billy Elliot: The Musical, playing the lead role. Lloyd released a statement saying, "Tom Holland is one of the greatest, most exciting young actors in the world." "We are honoured to have him return to the West End." Along with his roles in Marvel films, Holland starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the adventure film Uncharted, which was a box-office hit. In addition, he starred in the Southern Gothic tale The Devil All the Time and the gritty drama Cherry.