Actors Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey, who starred in the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet as children, are suing Paramount for forcing them to film explicit scenes, Variety reports Jan. 3.
According to Whiting and Hussey, 15 and 16 years old respectively at the time of filming, the final cut of the film included images in which they can be seen naked, although the film’s director assured that the cameras were prepared so that nothing would happen. reprehensible. on the lens.
The actors noted that they were originally planned to wear tight underwear to film these scenes, but were forced to be completely nude before filming.
Whiting and Hussey explained that the entire half century since the film’s release has been “mental suffering and strong emotional experiences” for what the film’s director, Franco Zeffirelli, did. According to them, the film created a scandalous reputation for them, after which his acting career did not work out.
The actors believe that compensation of at least $500 million could compensate them for moral damages. Paramount has yet to comment on the lawsuit.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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