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Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare Knew How to Throw a Party

20136.81h 49m

Overview

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.

Directed by Joss Whedon
Written by Joss Whedon, William Shakespeare
Produced by Kai Cole, Joss Whedon
Box Office0Revenue: $4.3M

Top Cast

Amy Acker

Amy Acker

Beatrice

Alexis Denisof

Alexis Denisof

Benedick

Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion

Dogberry

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

Leonato

Reed Diamond

Reed Diamond

Don Pedro

Fran Kranz

Fran Kranz

Claudio

Jillian Morgese

Jillian Morgese

Hero

Sean Maher

Sean Maher

Don John

Spencer Treat Clark

Spencer Treat Clark

Borachio

Riki Lindhome

Riki Lindhome

Conrade

Themes & Keywords

black and white

About Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy film released in 2013 exploring themes of black and white. Directed by Joss Whedon, it stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion. A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.

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