Russell Kane: I can’t believe nobody’s done Romeo and Juliet like this before

Russell Kane stars in an unconventional take on Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers (Picture: Getty Images)

Not since Charlize Theron played serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the 2003 true crime movie Monster has a casting announcement triggered such a mass double take. 

Russell Kane? Playing the romantic lead in Romeo and Juliet? Yes, that Russell Kane. The fast-talking comedian and presenter. The one who turned 50 last year.

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