'Still Star Crossed' News: How Will The Series Be Received As It Picks Up Story From Romeo And Juliet? [DETAILS HERE]

It is interesting to see how a TV series picks up where "Romeo and Juliet" left off. It is intriguing to see how the TV series offer a different take and twist to the most famous love story of all time. This is what the series "Still Star Crossed" aims to deliver to series fans eagerly awaiting its premiere.

According to Deadline, the series "Still Star Crossed" is patterned after Romeo and Juliet, charting the treachery, palace intrigue and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets. The series portrays events that happened after the death of both of Romeo and Juliet.

The series "Still Star Crossed" then continues as Lady Montague portrayed as a master manipulator and a woman with past known to be dark. She is also full of dangerous secrets. The character of Lady Montague is played by British actress, Claire Cooper.

Heather Mitchell created the series "Still Star Crossed." She based it on the book by Melinda Taub.

As added by IMDb, "Still Star Crossed" is directed by Tom Verica for its Episode 1. Michael Offer is also reported to direct some of the episodes which has yet to be disclosed.

So excited about YOU, @shondarhimes! #StillStarCrossed is going to be absolutely amazing! Here's to @ShondalandTV! https://t.co/7F94X7ZQYJ

— Lashana Lynch (@LashanaLynch) April 6, 2016

The only cast member who is to appear in all four seasons of "Still Star Crossed" is Ebonee Noel. Other actors to play a role in the series are Lashana Lynch as Rosaline on Episode 1, Sterling Sulieman as Prince Escalus on Episode 1, Zuleikha Robinson as Lady Capulet on Episode 1 and many more.

The "Still Star Crossed" is set to be premiered next year, 2017 though the exact date has yet to be officially announced. To add to the exotic backdrop of the series, some were shot in Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain.

The series "Still Star Crossed" is sure to bring a different kind of entertainment for those who are fans of period drama next year. The series is also diverse having actors of difference race and color which is far from the usual characters who played a part in Romeo and Juliet over the years.