'Romeo and Juliet': Official trailer for adaptation from 'Downton Abbey' creator - Video

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Unless you've been living under some kind of mossy stone all your life, then you won't be up in arms about the spoiler-tastic nature of this trailer for William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", the latest film adaptation, written by Academy Award winner and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. It's one of the most adapted plays in human history, and this latest adaptation features an impressive list of talent.

The star-crossed lovers will be played by Douglas Booth and Oscar-nominee Hailee Steinfeld, in a cast that also includes Damian Lewis, Ed Westwick, Stellan Skarsgard, Natascha McElhone, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Paul Giamatti. Check out the trailer below. I'd give a spoiler warning, but seriously, come on:

This version of "Romeo and Juliet", directed by Carlo Carlei, will be released in the UK on July 26. While the film does not yet have a U.S. distributor, it is expected that the film will be picked up for release stateside.

Via: Huffington Post