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The Tempest, directed by Julie Taymor & starring Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Alfred Molina, Djimon Hounsou, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper, Alan Cumming, Ben Whishaw, Reeve Carney, Felicity Jones & Tom Conti.
In her big-screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s mystical thriller “The Tempest,” Academy Award(R)-nominated Julie Taymor (“Across the Universe,” “Frida,” “Titus”) brings an original dynamic to the story by changing the gender of the sorcerer Prospero into the sorceress Prospera, portrayed by Oscar winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”). Prospera’s journey spirals through vengeance to forgiveness as she reigns over a magical island, cares for her young daughter, Miranda, and unleashes her powers against shipwrecked enemies in this exciting, masterly mix of romance, tragicomedy and the supernatural.Go here to view the trailer all gigantic & extra gorgeous.
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I was so distracted by the fact that the enslaved Caliban is a black man. I am, however, very interested in seeing this!
GAH MY HEART. (Helen! Felicity! Russell! Alan! (Also this is not helping me resist the strange temptation I have to go...
THIS LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!
Shakespeare + Across the Universe = THIS. I am there, wherever there is.
Mind = Blown. I am super excited for this film to come out!! Julie Taymor is an absolute genius. Ahhhh!! I can’t even …...
This looks amazing!
So so psyched. Have been since I heard Helen Mirren would be playing Prospero/a.
Stephano? Can’t wait!
love this! can’t wait :) xoxo, cecil angeline turla
What? I remember reading this play. I wanna see this sooo bad now that I know it exists, also it just looks awesome,...
GAH JULIE TAYMOR YOU COMPLETE ME. THIS CAST. (Also, Russell Brand and Helen Mirren should have a torrid affair, y/y?)
this is going to be life-changing.