William Shakespeare has been updated in countless ways over the centuries, most recently with modern twists like in Kenneth Branagh‘s HAMLET, Baz Luhrmann‘s ROMEO + JULIET, and now with the outlaw infused CYMBELINE starring Ed Harris, Ethan Hawke, Milla Jovovich, and many others. Taking a cue from the Shakespearean SONS OF ANARCHY, the lesser known play is given a biker makeover that looks pretty damn action-packed.
Featuring many familiar faces, CYMBELINE looks to make a violent debut soon and we have an exclusive character card from the film. Take a look at The King himself and Dakota Johnson as the romantic Imogen.
Academy Award® nominees Ethan Hawke (Best Supporting Actor, Boyhood, 2014) and Ed Harris (Best Actor, Pollock, 2000) lead a powerhouse cast including Milla Jovovich, John Leguizamo, Penn Badgley, Dakota Johnson and Anton Yelchin, with Bill Pullman and Delroy Lindo in a gritty story of a take-no-prisoners war between dirty cops and an outlaw biker gang. When extortion, betrayal, and fiery passions threaten his criminal empire, a drug kingpin (Harris) is driven to desperate measures in this explosive, modern retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless play.
I am a sucker for Shakespeare told in unique settings and there is no doubt this is one of the more unique interpretations. Ed Harris is always a badass and between this and RUN ALL NIGHT, we are lucky to be getting as much of the man as possible. Plus, a little Dakota Johnson and Milla Jovovich will never be a bad thing. I am excited to check this film out and hope this is one of many takes on the Bard to come.
CYMBELINE hits theaters and VOD on March 13th.