Romeo and Julietis practically synonymous with romantic tragedies in all forms of fiction.
Carrying this burden is a heavy task, but DiCaprio and Danes are wholly magnetic.
Did Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes Clash During ‘Romeo + Juliet’?
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An inherent conflict emerged with their respective casting, as DiCaprio was 21 and Danes was only 16.
According to the source linked below, the pair barely spoke to one other away from the camera.
Still, despite their alleged contested relationship, DiCaprio complimented Danes on her maturity.
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“I couldnt really have a crush on the guy I was professionally having a crush on!”
“He’s been a genius for decades, and he’s not very old.
By all accounts, she has never claimed her reason for turning downTitanicwas due to a feud with DiCaprio.
Shakespeare’s famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue.
Despite the film’s overwhelming success, Danes does not seem to regret her decision.
Romeo + Julietis available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S.
