Known for his Emmy-winning role in "Heartstopper" and playing young Elton John in "Rocketman," Kit Connor now stars as Romeo in a bold, contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic play.

Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media.

Decades after the 1968 film, Ms. Hussey and her co-star Leonard Whiting claimed that a brief scene with nudity amounted to child exploitation.

Leonard Whiting, best known for his iconic role as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet (1968), has remained a significant figure in film and television. Alongside co-star Olivia Hussey, Whiting’s portrayal of the tragic young lovers left an indelible mark on cinema.

On a recent visit to CBS Mornings, Romeo + Juliet star Kit Connor discussed the new production, explaining how he was excited to return to his stage roots and put his own spin on the iconic Shakespeare character.

Romeo + Juliet actress Rachel Zegler has reacted to a claim that she’s romantically “obsessed” with her co-star Kit Connor, who also plays Nick Nelson in hit LGBTQ+ Netflix series Heartstopper. The talented duo are currently appearing in a Broadway adaptation of Romeo and Juliet,