Overview

Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Featured Cast

Joseph Fiennes

Gwyneth Paltrow

Geoffrey Rush

Tom Wilkinson

Judi Dench

Imelda Staunton

Colin Firth

Ben Affleck

Simon Callow

Jim Carter