The film features an ensemble of prominent actors, many of whom received significant recognition for their roles:
Set in London in 1593, the story follows a young (Joseph Fiennes), who is suffering from a severe case of writer's block. His luck changes when he meets Viola de Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), a noblewoman who disguises herself as a man to audition for his play, as women were legally forbidden from performing on stage at the time. Their clandestine romance becomes the emotional backbone and creative spark for his masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet . Cast and Key Performances Shakespeare enamorado (1998)
stars as Viola de Lesseps, a role for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress . The film features an ensemble of prominent actors,
portrays the passionate but struggling William Shakespeare. Cast and Key Performances stars as Viola de
plays Philip Henslowe, the stressed theater manager. Ben Affleck appears as the arrogant lead actor Ned Alleyn. Historical Accuracy vs. Fiction