A retelling of the world’s greatest love story – what to watch this week
This week's round-up includes a pop retelling of Romeo and Juliet starring Rebel Wilson and Poker Face returns.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Nonnas, Netflix
After the death of his mother, a directionless Brooklyn man (Vince Vaughn) decides to honour her legacy by opening a restaurant with the unlikely help of a feisty crew of Italian grandmothers. Played by screen legends Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire and Susan Sarandon, the nonnas bring chaos, heart and plenty of pasta to the table.
THURSDAY, MAY 8
Poker Face Season 2, Peacock
Natasha Lyonne is back as Charlie Cale, the on-the-run sleuth with an uncanny ability to detect lies. Season 2 picks up with Charlie still dodging powerful enemies, now solving a fresh batch of mysteries across America’s backroads. Every episode is a self-contained murder case with its own eccentric cast, format-bending structure and quirky location, from a gothic B&B in Vermont to a pop-up art installation in the Mojave. Guest stars include Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney and Awkwafina.
Forever, Netflix
Based on Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel, Forever is reimagined for a modern audience and centres on two Black teens navigating first love in the vibrant, complicated world of 2018 Los Angeles.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Summer of 69, Hulu
Summer of 69 stars Chloe Fineman as Santa Monica, a charismatic exotic dancer who becomes an unlikely mentor to Abby Flores (Sam Morelos), an awkward high school senior determined to win over her longtime crush, Max (Matt Cornett), before graduation.
Juliet & Romeo, cinemas nationwide
Set in 1301, at the close of the Medieval era, Juliet & Romeo reimagines the world’s most iconic star-crossed lovers, not as doomed teens, but as history-shaping heroes determined to rewrite the legacy that Shakespeare immortalised. This fresh spin on the classic tale unearths the “true” story behind the legend, with high stakes that ripple all the way to the future of the Empire itself. The biggest twist, however? Forget iambic pentameter. This time, the story is told through original pop music. Starring Rebel Wilson, Jason Isaacs, Jamie Ward, Clara Rugaard, Dan Fogler, and more.
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