Kaitlyn Dever: My knowledge of Shakespeare was not great before Rosaline

Kaitlyn Dever: my knowledge of Shakespeare was not great before Rosaline (Richard Shotwell/AP)

Kaitlyn Dever admitted her knowledge of Shakespeare was “not great” before starring in an upcoming Romeo and Juliet-based film, but said she learnt a lot during her time at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (Rada).

The US actress, known for her role in coming-of-age comedy Booksmart, said the experience had been “so scary” but she had learned to tackle the Bard’s works in her own way.