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Actually, Natialie Portman was their first choice for the film, but she and diCaprio did not have the right chemistry. Claire Danes was chosen, among other reasons, because she is a classically trained actress--she has specifically studied acting in Shakespeare's plays.
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What was Juliet Capulet's real name?
In Shakepeare`s Romeo and Juliet, juliet`s real name is Claire Danes more popular than her is romeo that is Leonardo Dicaprio hope this helped !!
Who starred in the 1996 version of Romeo and Juliet?
Olivia Hussey plays Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 movie of Romeo and Juliet. Claire Danes played her in the 1996 Baz Luhrman movie. She has also been played on film by Norma Shearer, Susan Shentall, Ann Hasson, Rebecca Saire, Megan Porter Follows, Geraldine Somerville and about 50 more actresses and ballet dancers according to the IMdb. Plus she has been played on stage innumerable times in the 415 years or so since the play premiered. Some famous Juliets on stage have been Fanny Kemble (1829) and Peggy Ashcroft (who played opposite Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud on alternating nights) in 1935.
How does Romeo and Juliet's plot line relate to a Shakespeare play?
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet was originally a play by the great English playwright, William Shakespeare, who lived from 1564 to 1613. There have been several, more or less straight versions of the play adaped on film, most notably: Romeo and Juliet, filmed in 1936 - directed by George Cukor and starring Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer. Romeo and Juliet, filmed in 1968, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey. Romeo + Juliet, filmed in 1996, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Other movies which are based on Shakespeare's play but have a change of location and time setting include: West Side Story High School Musical. The film Shakespeare in Love is a fictionalised account of how Shakespeare came to write the play.
Which Hollywood film has the same part in it as Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet (1935), Romeo & Juliet (1968) and Romeo+Juliet (1996).
Who are the main characters in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare?
Romeo and Juliet
Who Played Juliet In Romeo plus Juliet?
Claire Danes played the part of Juliet.
Who starred in the 1996 film version of Romeo and Juliet?
Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo, Claire Danes as Juliet.
Who plays Juliet in the new movie romeo and Juliet with Leonardo Di capreio?
Claire Danes.
Name the actress who played opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Romeo and Juliet?
If you mean the new one that takes place in modern times than Claire Danes played Juliet and Leonardo DiCaprio played Romeo.
Why did Baz Luhrmann choose Claire Danes to play Juliet in the film?
Eye Contact For "Romeo and Juliet", Claire Danes was the only actress who could maintain eye contact with Leonardo DiCaprio.
How old is Claire Danes?
Claire Danes was 16 when she filmed 'Romeo + Juliet'
5 actresses who have played Juliet in Romeo and Juliet?
Olivia Hussey Claire Danes Hailee Steinfeld Lily James Leonardo DiCaprio (in a gender-swapped version)
What was Juliet Capulet's real name?
In Shakepeare`s Romeo and Juliet, juliet`s real name is Claire Danes more popular than her is romeo that is Leonardo Dicaprio hope this helped !!
Who Directed the modern version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?
The modern version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet was directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film was released in 1996 and starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in the lead roles.
What film version has been made of Romeo and Juliet play?
Romeo and Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Clare Danes
Who starred in the 1996 version of Romeo and Juliet?
Olivia Hussey plays Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 movie of Romeo and Juliet. Claire Danes played her in the 1996 Baz Luhrman movie. She has also been played on film by Norma Shearer, Susan Shentall, Ann Hasson, Rebecca Saire, Megan Porter Follows, Geraldine Somerville and about 50 more actresses and ballet dancers according to the IMdb. Plus she has been played on stage innumerable times in the 415 years or so since the play premiered. Some famous Juliets on stage have been Fanny Kemble (1829) and Peggy Ashcroft (who played opposite Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud on alternating nights) in 1935.
Can you name five actresses who have played Juliet in Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet (2000) (V) Played by Fran de Leon Romeo + Juliet (1996) Played by Claire Danes Roméo et Juliette (2002) (TV) Played by Angela Gheorghiu Romeo & Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss (2006) Played by Tricia Trippett Romeo and Juliet (1995) (TV) Played by Alessandra Ferri Romeo & Juliet (1993) (TV) Played by Megan Follows Romeo & Juliet (1994) (TV) Played by Geraldine Somerville Also go to this website for more: http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0000496/
