Rebel Wilson stars as Lady Capulet in the musical drama "Juliet & Romeo," which re-imagines the classic Shakespearean tale with a more uplifting ending. Wilson, known for her comedic roles, embraced the role to offer a nuanced portrayal of a character typically seen as villainous. The actress, who became a mother through surrogacy in 2022 and married Ramona Agruma in 2024, expresses excitement about diversifying her acting repertoire, moving away from her typecast as 'the wacky friend.'
Seeing me in these Hollywood glossy comedies, you wouldn't expect me to do a turn as Lady Capulet. But I was a new mother when I got offered this role.
Sometimes as an actor you just want to do something a little bit different.
And so, it was just really cool to play Juliet's mother in this [movie], completely against type.
Previously, Wilson often played 'the wacky friend' or 'the wacky roommate' rather than 'the mom.'
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