'R#J' Cast on Filming Shakespeare Through Social Media

'R#J' Cast on Filming Shakespeare Through Social Media

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The filmmaker and stars of “R#J,” a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet,” explored the importance of representation for young people and the unique format of the film.

Director Carey Williams and stars Francesca Noel (Juliet), Camaron Engels (Romeo), Diego Tinoco (Tybalt) and Siddiq Saunderson (Mercutio) spoke to the Variety Studio presented by AT&T TV at Sundance Film Festival about reimagining the timeless tale for young audiences. The cast and filmmaker stressed spreading a positive message through the movie and ensuring its authenticity while bringing Shakespeare to a new generation.

The film, which is told entirely through the screens of mobile phones, sees the Montagues and Capulets in the middle of a heated social media feud, with Juliet and Romeo caught in the crossfire.

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