Do you really know the story of Romeo and Juliet? The new film “Rosaline” offers a different side to this classic play. Instead of focusing on the young lovers, this twisted comedy shines light on a previously unnoticed character. Rosaline, Juliet’s cousin, is not exactly thrilled to see her current love Romeo falling for someone else. She concocts a scheme to get him back and end this otherwise tragic romance.
The film features a mix of young talents and industry veterans. Kaitlyn Dever, Kyle Allen, Sean Teale, Minnie Driver, and Bradley Whitford make up the project’s accomplished cast. Dever stars as the lovelorn Rosaline. The actress won critical raves for her performance in 2019’s “Booksmart” and recently appeared in Hulu’s mini-series “Dopesick.” She can also be seen in the upcoming George Clooney, Julia Roberts comedy “Ticket to Paradise.”
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The film’s official synopsis:
“Rosaline” is a fresh and comedic twist on Shakespeare’s classic love story “Romeo & Juliet,” told from the perspective of Juliet’s cousin Rosaline (Kaitlyn Dever), who also happens to be Romeo’s recent love interest. Heartbroken when Romeo (Kyle Allen) meets Juliet (Isabela Merced) and begins to pursue her, Rosaline schemes to foil the famous romance and win back her guy. Directed by Karen Maine (“Yes, God, Yes”), the film also stars Sean Teale (“Skins”), with Minnie Driver (“Speechless”) and Bradley Whitford (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The screenplay is by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber (“500 Days of Summer”), based on the novel “When You Were Mine” by Rebecca Serle.
Change what you know about a classic story when Rosaline premieres on Hulu. The film premiers on the streaming service October 14. Watch the new trailer below.
