Joss Whedon’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Gets An Official Poster

Last month we got our first look at Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing via the films official trailer. A few days later, the movie premiered at 2013’s SXSW festival to largely positive reviews (read ours here). With the movie getting a wide release this June, LionsGate has released an official theatrical poster for the anticipated project.

Based on the play by William Shakespeare, Joss Whedon’s adaptation is most intriguing not only for the names attached, but the contemporary look and feel of the film. Check out the poster below, and let us know what you think! Much Ado About Nothing hits theatres on June 7th.

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. A series of comic and tragic events continue to keep the two couples from truly finding happiness, but then again perhaps love may prevail.

Source: EW