RomanceHistoryComedy

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

"Love is the only inspiration."

Credits

Joseph FiennesWill Shakespeare

Gwyneth PaltrowViola De Lesseps

Geoffrey RushPhilip Henslowe

Tom WilkinsonHugh Fennyman

Judi DenchQueen Elizabeth