Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley on playing Romeo and Juliet in their 30s

Jessie Buckley as Juliet and Josh O’Connor as Romeo (National Theatre)
Jessie Buckley as Juliet and Josh O’Connor as Romeo (National Theatre)
Tue, 09 Feb, 2021 - 14:26
Laura Harding, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor

Josh O’Connor has addressed the casting of himself and Jessie Buckley in a new production of Romeo And Juliet.

The Crown star, 30, and the Chernobyl actress, 31, star in the National Theatre production, which will air on Sky Arts.

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