
‘Anyone But You,’ released in 2023, is a fun, modern romantic comedy inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’ Directed by Will Gluck, the film stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell as Bea and Ben, who initially can’t stand each other after a terrible first date. They’re then forced to pretend to be a couple at a wedding in Sydney, Australia, to appease their families and friends. As they fake a relationship, old feelings surface and misunderstandings are revealed, echoing the playful banter and mistaken identities found in the original Shakespearean play. The film also features Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown, and Rachel Griffiths. ‘Anyone But You’ wasn’t initially expected to be a big hit, but it became surprisingly successful in theaters and is now considered one of the most commercially successful Shakespeare adaptations of recent times.