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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Theatrical Trailer Is Here

By Michelle McCue | March 7, 2013

CREDIT: Elsa Guillet-Chapuis

Prepare to fall in love with this preview!

Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.

Recently, Whedon co-wrote and produced Lionsgate’s horror/thriller feature film CABIN IN THE WOODS, which received enormous critical praise. Whedon then went on to write and direct Marvel’s signature superhero ensemble, THE AVENGERS, which was a breakout success and became one of the highest grossing films of all time. He is currently co-writing, directing and executive producing the pilot to Marvel TV’s television show for ABC, S.H.I.E.L.D.

Leonato (Clark Gregg), the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John (Sean Maher). Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick (Alexis Denisof) and Claudio (Fran Kranz). While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero (Jillian Morgese), while Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice (Amy Acker), the governor’s niece. The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange with Leonato for a marriage.

In the days leading up to the ceremony, Don Pedro, with the help of Leonato, Claudio and Hero, attempts to sport with Benedick and Beatrice in an effort to trick the two into falling in love. Meanwhile, the villainous Don John, with the help of his allies: Conrade (Riki Lindhome) and Borachio (Spencer Treat Clark), plots against the happy couple, using his own form of trickery to try to destroy the marriage before it begins.