Cinderella stars Lily James and Richard Madden get steamy in first promo poster for Kenneth Branagh's on-stage adaptation of Romeo and Juliet
They might have starred together in the U-rated film Cinderella, but their next role looks anything but tame.
Lily James, 26, and Richard Madden, 29, have reunited to appear in the stage adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, and it seems like it's going to be a rather steamy affair.
In the first promo image of the couple in full costume, the star-crossed lovers from the rival Montague and Capulet families are seen in a passionate embrace.
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Passionate embrace: Lily James, 26, and Richard Madden, 29, have reunited to appear in the stage adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, and it seems like it's going to be a rather steamy affair
Juliet (Lily) clutches onto her lover's shirt suggestively, while Romeo (Richard) cradles her head in his hands.
With their mouths open seductively and both wearing nightwear, it suggests the adaptation won't shy away from the sexual tone of William Shakespeare's heartbreaking tale of forbidden love.
It's being directed by Kenneth Branagh - who also directed the film Cinderella - with Derek Jacobi, 77, playing the role of Mercutio.
Disney stars: They might have starred together in the U-rated film Cinderella, but their next role looks anything but tame
Romeo and Juliet will play at the Garrick Theatre, London, from 12 May to 13 August 2016 but is also being broadcast live across cinemas in the UK and internationally on 7 July 2016, tickets of which went on sale today.
Meanwhile, Game of Thrones actor Richard has been keeping busy filming TV drama Medici: Masters of Florence in the Italian city.
Richard, who plays Cosimo de' Medici, was seen on set in a luxurious black tunic, with baggy ruffled sleeves, fastened up the breast with chunky silver buttons.
Reunited: It's being directed by Kenneth Branagh - who also directed the film Cinderella - with Derek Jacobi, 77, playing the role of Mercutio
Set among Florence's awe-inspiring architecture, the programme looked to be a richly crafted production, keen to portray a faithful historical representation of the era in which it is set.
Lily, on the other hand, will return to screens in the TV adaptation of War and Peace in 2016.
She's also set to play Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which is slated for a 5 February 2016 release in the US and a UK release the following week.
For the fans: Romeo and Juliet will play at the Garrick Theatre, London, from 12 May to 13 August 2016 but is also being broadcast live across cinemas in the UK and internationally on 7 July 2016
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