Will Smith and Queen Latifah Are Creating a Hip Hop 'Romeo and Juliet' for Netflix

Following on with the expansion of its Originals, Netflix is currently in the works with Will Smith and Queen Latifah for a new contemporary musical: a hip hop rendition of William Shakespeare's seminal play Romeo and Juliet. The film will be directed by Solvan "Slick" Naim, whose previous work includes directing episodes for Animal Kingdom, Power, Blindspot and The Black List. The film is said to be set against "the urban rhythms of New York" and will follow an unconventional romance between a ...