Translating From Shakespeare To Whedon:
Much Ado About Nothing Hits June 7!
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Ah, Tuscany... or Glendale...
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A few months before the release of The Avengers, Joss Whedon teased his fans by releasing a variation of the image on the right. And with it also came the news that he had used his break from filming The Avengers to also film another movie, using his own home as a set. Not only that... it's a SHAKESPEARE PLAY!
Well, Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have combined forces to finally release Joss Whedon's version of Much Ado About Nothing, rolling it out into theaters on June 7. They have helpfully also provided us with a synopsis of the film, which in the interest of fandom I will translate from Shakespearean plot to reasons why Whedonites will squee. The translations are helpfully in all caps and bold.
Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon's film, "Much Ado About Nothing." Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text EVERYONE TALKS LIKE LOKI), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.
Writer, director and producer Joss Whedon YOUR MASTER hits the big screen again with this inventive, modern-day version of one of William Shakespeare's most beloved plays. KENNETH BRANAGH DID A VERSION, TOO, AND HE DIRECTED THOR BEFORE JOSS DIRECTED THE AVENGERS.
Claudio (Fran Kranz THE STONER FROM CABIN IN THE WOODS) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof OMG WESLEY!) have just returned home to Messina after a successful campaign abroad. When earnest Claudio announces his adoration for the lovely Hero (Jillian Morgese), daughter of Messina's governor Leonato (Clark Gregg COULSON LIVES!), the acid-tongued Benedick teases him mercilessly.
Benedick's scorn for love is matched by that of his long-time nemesis and verbal sparring partner Beatrice (Amy Acker FRED!), Leonato's niece. As the lovestruck Claudio and Hero make plans to marry, Benedick and Beatrice resume the "merry war" of insults they have long waged.
Yet there are many who believe that for all their antagonism -- or even because of it -- this pair of incessantly sniping cynics is surely meant to be a couple. As matchmaking schemes are put into play and disguises are donned, loathing and love soon prove to be close cousins.
WESLEY AND FRED TOGETHER AGAIN AND TALKING LIKE THOR!
Just kidding. If Whedon pulled this off, and there's really little reason to doubt him, this will be exactly what it purports to be -- a fresh production of a classic play that will feel contemporary and fun. Plus it's loaded with even more nerd favorites, including Nathan Fillion as Dogberry, who I was sure was going to play Benedick. But then I was sure he was going to play Ant-Man. Then I was sure he was going to play Starlord...
Seriously... Dogberry is an inspired choice. Fillion is the man, but Joss Whedon is our master.
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