The Tempest - Trailer

In her big-screen adaptation of Shakespeare's mystical thriller "The Tempest," Academy Award®--nominated Julie Taymor ("Across the Universe," "Frida," "Titus") brings an original dynamic to the story by changing the gender of the sorcerer Prospero into the sorceress Prospera, portrayed by Oscar® winner Helen Mirren ("The Queen"). Prospera's journey spirals through vengeance to forgiveness as she reigns over a magical island, cares for her young daughter, Miranda, and unleashes her powers against shipwrecked enemies in this exciting, masterly mix of romance, tragicomedy and the supernatural.

Cast includes Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Reeve Carney, Tom Conti, Chris Cooper, Alan Cumming, Djimon Hounsou, Felicity Jones, Alfred Molina, David Strathairn, Ben Whishaw. Directed by Julie Taymor . In selected cinemas around the UK from March 4th.

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Film & Animation

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• Russell Brand
• Reeve Carney
• Tom Conti
• Chris Cooper
• Alan Cumming
• Djimon Hounsou
• Felicity Jones
• Alfred Molina
• David Strathairn
• Ben Whishaw

[xLishaAx]

Hmm something's telling me this isn't gonna be quite the same story as the original Shakespeare

[mfcmaddog]

This. I Must see this. NOW!

[levar1979]

Hmmm, trippy.

[HankieBear]

A female Prospero? O_O

I'm looking forward to this, but apprehensive at the same time...

[Funnygirl335]

Julie Taymor... this will certainly be a dark film. Might actually like the tempest if I see this. :)

[timlovell]

insane cast.

[1cheescake]

dont think this is what shakespeare had in mind.

[squamish4244]

Shakespeare's last play and it contains my favorite passage of his...''Our revels now are ended...'' Wonderful.

[DotDotDone]

Yes, the cinematography alone had me excited.

[DotDotDone]

Russell Brand? In a dress?! Ok Yes, the cinematography alone had me excited.