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Eggers Tackles Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"
22 Sep
Summary
- Robert Eggers will direct a new Romeo and Juliet adaptation.
- The deal for the film project is reportedly in the high seventy millions.
- This adaptation is expected to feature actors speaking in Olde English.
Director Robert Eggers is embarking on a new cinematic venture, adapting William Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet," for Focus Features. This highly anticipated project emerged from a competitive bidding war, ultimately landing with the studio that previously released Eggers' surprise hit "Nosferatu."
Sources report that the deal for this adaptation is valued in the high seventy millions, encompassing filmmaker and talent fees, alongside the production budget. Eggers, known for his meticulous historical accuracy, is expected to direct and produce the feature.
A distinctive element of this upcoming adaptation is the intention for actors to perform in Olde English, reflecting Eggers' commitment to authentic period detail. "Romeo and Juliet" is slated to be Eggers' next production, following his upcoming "Werwulf."
This marks another collaboration between Eggers and Focus Features, which has distributed all of his previous films, including "The Northman," "The Witch," and "The Lighthouse."
