"Shakespeare knew how to throw a party."

2013

1h 49m

6.8(289 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

21 members

Acting

Amy Acker

Beatrice

Acting

Alexis Denisof

Benedick

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Nathan Fillion

Dogberry

Acting

Clark Gregg

Leonato

Acting

Reed Diamond

Don Pedro

Acting

Fran Kranz

Claudio

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Jillian Morgese

Hero

Acting

Sean Maher

Don John

Acting

Spencer Treat Clark

Borachio

Acting

Riki Lindhome

Conrade

Acting

Ashley Johnson

Margaret

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Emma Bates

Ursula

Acting

Tom Lenk

Verges

Acting

Nick Kocher

First Watchman

Acting

Brian McElhaney

Second Watchman

Acting

Joshua Zar

Leonato's Aide

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Paul M. Meston

Friar Francis

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Romy Rosemont

The Sexton

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Elsa Guillett-Chapuis

The Photographer

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Sabrina Hill

Additional Cast

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Chris English

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