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Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' reimagines the classic story set in 1850s Europe with modern themes, highlighting the dangers of unchecked ambition and technological hubris, featuring Oscar Isaac as a flawed Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as a modernized Creature, praised for its visual detail and intense storytelling.
Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts as the star-crossed lovers in a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic "Romeo + Juliet," directed by Sam Gold with music by Jack Antonoff. The production aims to resonate with the TikTok generation and is described as a celebration of youth and hope amidst the world's challenges. This adaptation is one of several new stage-bound takes on "Romeo + Juliet," with other productions featuring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in London's West End and the jukebox musical "& Juliet" on Broadway.