Much Ado About Nothing (2012)

Much Ado About Nothing is a 2012 American independent film by Joss Whedon, who directed and produced it, as well as writing the screenplay adaptation. Based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name, the film stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg, Reed Diamond, Fran Kranz, Sean Maher, Spencer Treat Clark, Riki Lindhome and Ashley Johnson.
Initially premiering at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, Much Ado About Nothing is scheduled for a June 7, 2013 theatrical release.
==Plot Summary==
==Cast==
*Amy Acker -as- Beatrice
*Alexis Denisof -as- Benedick
*Nathan Fillion -as- Dogberry
*Clark Gregg -as- Leonato
*Reed Diamond -as- Don Pedro
*Fran Kranz -as- Claudio
*Sean Maher -as- Don John
*Spencer Treat Clark -as- Borachio
*Riki Lindhome -as- Conrade
*Ashley Johnson -as- Margaret
*Emma Bates -as- Ursula
*Tom Lenk -as- Verges
*Paul M. Meston -as- Friar Francis
*Romy Rosemont -as- The Sexton
*Jillian Morgese -as- Hero
==Production Notes==
*Anthony Head was originally intended for the role of Leonato, but was unavailable. Clark Gregg had worked with Whedon on The Avengers at the time, and stepped in to play the part.
*The film was shot in only 12 days in October of 2011, while Whedon was taking a vacation from production of Marvel's The Avengers.
*Filmed entirely at Joss Whedon's home in Santa Monica, California, with the sets designed and decorated by his wife, Kai Cole.
== Featured Video ==
File:Much Ado About Nothing - Trailer|Trailer
==Images==
File:MuchAdo.jpg|Theatrical release poster
==References==
Category:Comedy films
Category:2012 films
Category:2013 films
Category:Films based on works by William Shakespeare