Directed by:
Joss WhedonCinematography:
Jay HunterComposer:
Joss WhedonCast:
Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Jillian Morgese, Fran Kranz, Clark Gregg, Sean Maher, Nathan Fillion, Tom Lenk, Reed Diamond, Ashley Johnson, Riki Lindhome (more)VOD (2)
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Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin. Using the original text, the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John. Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio. While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato's daughter Hero, while Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice, the governor's niece. The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange with Leonato for a marriage. In the days leading up to the ceremony, Don Pedro, with the help of Leonato, Claudio and Hero, attempts to sport with Benedick and Beatrice in an effort to trick the two into falling in love. Meanwhile, the villainous Don John plots against the happy couple, using his own form of trickery to try to destroy the marriage before it begins. A series of comic and tragic events may continue to keep the two couples from truly finding happiness, but then again perhaps love may prevail. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Amy Acker
USA
Best movies:
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Ordinary Angels (2024)
Superman: Red Son (2020)
Alexis Denisof
USA
Best movies:
The Avengers (2012)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
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Jillian Morgese
Best movies:
The Avengers (2012)
Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
Fran Kranz
USA
Best movies:
Donnie Darko (2001)
Training Day (2001)
Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
Clark Gregg
USA
Best movies:
The Usual Suspects (1995)
Magnolia (1999)
The Avengers (2012)
Sean Maher
USA
Best movies:
Serenity (2005)
Brian's Song (2001) (TV movie)
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017)
Nathan Fillion
Canada
Best movies:
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Tom Lenk
USA
Best movies:
Boogie Nights (1997)
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Reed Diamond
USA
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Ashley Johnson
USA
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Riki Lindhome
USA
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Spencer Treat Clark
USA
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
Mystic River (2003)
Unbreakable (2000)
Emma Bates
USA
Best movies:
Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
Romy Rosemont
USA
Best movies:
The Avengers (2012)
An American Crime (2007)
Five (2011) (TV movie)
Kelsey Darragh
Best movies:
Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
Matthew Pidgeon
USA
Best movies:
Taggart (1983) (series)
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The Winslow Boy (1999)
Joseph Marcell
USA
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Elliot Graham
USA
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Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
David Fury
USA
Best movies:
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Kai Cole
Best movies:
Much Ado About Nothing (2012)