Nov. 1 (UPI) — Baz Luhrmann’s screen adaptation of Romeo & Juliet — starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes — was released in cinemas 30 years ago today.
The film took place in contemporary California and followed the titular star-crossed lovers, whose respective organized crime families are mortal enemies.
The movie co-starred John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau, Jamie Kennedy and Paul Rudd.
“30 yr anniversary of R + J! One of the great films of all time! I’m so glad to be a part of it! Thank you Baz @bazluhrmann,” Leguizamo posted on X Monday.
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“30 years ago today my career began,” Kennedy wrote on X Sunday.
Claire Danes attends Netflix’s “Zero Day” New York premiere in 2025. File Photo by Derek French/UPI
“As soon as I finished this movie I went back to my 2 room apartment off highland! 2 things, 1. today attention is currency. But what is your legacy? What are u doing that in 30 years will still be relevant. What affects culture? Attention don’t last yo. 2. If you have pink hair, it’s because of me and BAZ.”
John Leguizamo arrives on the red carpet when Universal Pictures and Syncopy present the New York premiere of “The Odyssey” at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 14. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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