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Romeo & Juliet Stars: Initially Rolled Eyes at Roles
31 Mar
Summary
- Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe admitted initial hesitation about playing iconic roles.
- Both actors were convinced by director Robert Icke's fresh perspective.
- Sink and Jupe are performing in a modern adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, currently portraying the legendary lovers Romeo and Juliet, admitted to initial reluctance when offered the iconic roles. The pair expressed reservations about playing Shakespearean characters, with Sink noting a perceived 'right or wrong way' to perform such classic parts.
Their hesitation shifted upon learning of director Robert Icke's innovative approach. Icke's vision for a modernized adaptation, which Sink described as enriching the original text, ultimately persuaded the actors to embrace the roles. Jupe echoed this sentiment, stating that initial auditions felt like 'Romeo and Juliet, again?' until he understood Icke's 'fresh and new' concept.
Sink, known for her role in "Stranger Things," is making her West End debut in this production, which is scheduled to run until June 20. Jupe, who recently garnered acclaim for his role in "Hamnet," had to miss the Oscars ceremony as it coincided with the eve of "Romeo and Juliet's" opening night, with his brother attending in his place.
The actors noted that they are still developing their on-stage chemistry, having only rehearsed together a few times prior to the performances. Their portrayal of the doomed lovers is part of a contemporary interpretation of Shakespeare's enduring tragedy, set to conclude its run in London.
