Verona

[thunder]

I think Jason may be filming something, but I don't know what:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUYfc3Ms21/

(From Jason's Instagram) He looks like Lucius 10 years later...

[Anniemouse]

Great photograph. Wonder what the project is.

[Antoni Bandzior]

Yep, filming in Italy.

[thunder]

Thanks, do you know what he is filming?

[thunder]

A new picture, posted by Nicholas Podany on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nicholaspodany/

[Hilary the Touched]

Yep, filming in Italy.

Antoniiiiii you sound like you know something!!! Spill, spill!
The photo from Nicholas Podany shows JI's neckline, which seems to be a medieval-inspired garment? Nicholas's IMDb page doesn't show any upcoming stuff that seems to fit...

[thunder]

It's finally public!
Jason is in a Romeo and Juliet musical, called Verona: The article doesn't say who he is playing, but it says that they are aiming for a wide theatrical release, and international release. So that's good news. It also says it's the first movie in a trilogy, and it's made by the same production company behind Spinning Gold.
https://deadline.com/2023/02/jamie-ward ... 235247916/


Thanks to Jason Isaacs News on Twitter.

[Antoni Bandzior]

He's most probably playing Romeo's Father. I'll ask him in Saturday during the convention to make sure, maybe he will spill more details as well.
And yes, there will be singing involved.

[Anniemouse]

Yippee to the thought of seeing Jason in a musical. Looking forward to all the goss Antoni. Hope that you enjoy yourself and all the best to Jason.

[thunder]

Good luck on the convention!

[servalan]

I am interested to see from the link that the film is from the original Italian story that influenced Shakespeare (who did not invent the tale of Romeo & Juliet), and it's supposed to be a trilogy. Maybe parts 2 & 3 will only be made if part 1 is a success?

Jason has always claimed he can't sing, and would never be in a musical, so I am intrigued he appears to have changed his mind! I presume he'll have singing lessons. It will be great to see him in something different.

I've just relooked at the photo - there are so many possibilities for an older male part - one of the fathers, or the Prince of Verona.

[Antoni Bandzior]

Hi,
I was able establish during the event, that he will be playing "Lord Montague", who will be Romeo's father. Sadly he won't be singing in it. He told me that there will be bunch of other amazing artists who actually can sing, that he doesn't want to spoil a movie with his attempts.
(I totally disagree, he can sing, but there is no way to convince him about it).

[servalan]

Thanks Antoni. Great that you spoke to our man!

[Anniemouse]

So pleased you met him and I agree I think he can sing and be honest many "singers" are pro tuned so on film It would be so cool. Isn't it strange that such a confident actor has hang ups about his singing voice.

[Anniemouse]

Will we be getting a report from the meeting Antoni?. I am so jelous of you. One day I will meet him.