Rising Stars Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe to Headline Iconic 'Romeo & Juliet' Revival

In an exciting theatrical announcement, rising stars Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe have been tapped to play the lead roles in a new production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Romeo & Juliet. The production, directed by acclaimed director Rob Icke, is set to run for a limited 12-week engagement at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London, starting on March 16, 2026.

Sink, known for her breakout role as Max Mayfield in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, will be making her professional theater debut as Juliet. The Texas-born actress has a strong background in the performing arts, having appeared on Broadway in the musical Annie and in the West End production of The Audience. Earlier this year, she received a Tony Award nomination for her lead role in Kimberly Belflower's John Proctor Is the Villain.

Joining Sink is Noah Jupe, who will portray the lovestruck Romeo. Jupe, known for his roles in films like A Quiet Place and Le Mans '66, is also set to appear in Chloé Zhao's upcoming Hamnet movie, where he will play the title character. The young actor's casting as the iconic Shakespearean hero is sure to generate significant buzz among theater and film enthusiasts.

According to producer James Bierman, the decision to cast Sink and Jupe in the lead roles was an organic one, with Sink impressing Icke during their initial four-hour meeting and subsequent workshop sessions. Bierman believes the two actors possess the necessary stage presence and chemistry to bring the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers to life.

As Icke prepares to revisit the play he first directed professionally in 2012, he aims to explore the themes of time and its impact on the tragic outcome of Romeo and Juliet's story. The production will feature a talented creative team, including set and costume designer Hildegard Bechtler, lighting designer Jon Clark, sound designer Tom Gibbons, and video designer Ash J. Woodward.

With Sink's commitments to the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film and the next Avengers movie, the London run of Romeo & Juliet may be the only opportunity for audiences to witness her captivating stage presence in the near future. Theatergoers and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike are sure to eagerly anticipate this highly anticipated production.