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John Leguizamo recently reflected on his role in Romeo + Juliet <\/em>and joked about knowing he was \u201csexy\u201d in the film<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n\n
The 65-year-old actor also looked back at the movie\u2019s premiere and shared a laugh about his outfit from the event<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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Leguizamo made sure to praise Baz Luhrmann\u2019s rendition of Shakespeare\u2019s classic and said he would gladly work with the director again<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Nearly 30 years after Romeo + Juliet<\/em> hit theaters, John Leguizamo<\/a> is still looking back on the film with plenty of humor and appreciation.\u00a0<\/p>\nDuring a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight<\/em><\/a>, the actor reflected on his memorable turn as Tybalt in Baz Luhrmann\u2019s<\/a> bold reimagining of Shakespeare\u2019s classic while revisiting some of the movie\u2019s biggest moments.\u00a0<\/p>\nAs he looked back on the role, Leguizamo didn\u2019t shy away from sharing what he remembers most about his younger self on screen. In fact, his confidence came through with a laugh as he declared, \u201cI was sexy in that motherf—–. I was sexy as a motherf—–,\u201d he told the outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\nJohn Leguizamo in \u2018Romeo + Juliet.\u2019Credit: Merrick Morton\/20th Century Fox\/Kobal\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
Entertainment Tonight<\/em> also treated Leguizamo to a throwback interview from the film\u2019s 1996 world premiere, giving him the chance to revisit one of the biggest nights of the movie\u2019s release.<\/p>\nWatching the vintage footage, his attention immediately shifted to his red-carpet fashion, which included sunglasses and a colorful collared shirt, prompting a self-deprecating observation about the look he wore for the occasion.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I dressed myself that day,\u201d he said. \u201cYou could tell, I didn\u2019t have a stylist.\u201d<\/p>\n
Released in 1996, Romeo + Juliet<\/em> stood apart from previous adaptations by placing Shakespeare\u2019s story in a modern setting filled with rival gangs, flashy cars and stylized action while keeping the original dialogue intact.\u00a0<\/p>\nStarring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes alongside Leguizamo, the film introduced the classic tragedy to a new generation of moviegoers.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nDiane Venora and John Leguizamo in \u2018Romeo + Juliet.\u2019Credit: Merrick Morton\/20th Century Fox\/Kobal\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
Reflecting on why the film continues to resonate, Leguizamo credited Luhrmann\u2019s bold creative approach and the lasting impact it had on young audiences.<\/p>\n
\u201cBaz Luhrmann\u2019s vision of making this a Latin world, using contemporary gangsters and low riders \u2014 I mean that was hot,\u201d Leguizamo says. \u201cThey showed it in schools, you know. They showed it in schools, and … kids said to Shakespeare. They go, \u2018I would have never read Shakespeare if it wasn\u2019t for Baz Luhrmann\u2019s movie.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n
When asked whether he would team up with Luhrmann again, the actor didn\u2019t hesitate before enthusiastically embracing the idea and praising what it is like to collaborate with one of the industry\u2019s most distinctive filmmakers.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, absolutely, in a heartbeat, man. I mean, you\u2019re working with the best. You\u2019re only gonna do incredible things,\u201d Leguizamo told Entertainment Tonight<\/em>. \u201cLike, if you\u2019re with an A-team, like the New York Knicks… <\/a>you\u2019re only gonna get a championship ring. Don\u2019t be jelly.\u201d<\/p>\nRead the original article on People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
John Leguizamo recently reflected on his role in Romeo + Juliet <\/em>and joked about knowing he was \u201csexy\u201d in the film<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The 65-year-old actor also looked back at the movie\u2019s premiere and shared a laugh about his outfit from the event<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Leguizamo made sure to praise Baz Luhrmann\u2019s rendition of Shakespeare\u2019s classic and said he would gladly work with the director again<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Nearly 30 years after Romeo + Juliet<\/em> hit theaters, John Leguizamo<\/a> is still looking back on the film with plenty of humor and appreciation.\u00a0<\/p>\n During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight<\/em><\/a>, the actor reflected on his memorable turn as Tybalt in Baz Luhrmann\u2019s<\/a> bold reimagining of Shakespeare\u2019s classic while revisiting some of the movie\u2019s biggest moments.\u00a0<\/p>\n As he looked back on the role, Leguizamo didn\u2019t shy away from sharing what he remembers most about his younger self on screen. In fact, his confidence came through with a laugh as he declared, \u201cI was sexy in that motherf—–. I was sexy as a motherf—–,\u201d he told the outlet.<\/p>\n John Leguizamo in \u2018Romeo + Juliet.\u2019Credit: Merrick Morton\/20th Century Fox\/Kobal\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Entertainment Tonight<\/em> also treated Leguizamo to a throwback interview from the film\u2019s 1996 world premiere, giving him the chance to revisit one of the biggest nights of the movie\u2019s release.<\/p>\n Watching the vintage footage, his attention immediately shifted to his red-carpet fashion, which included sunglasses and a colorful collared shirt, prompting a self-deprecating observation about the look he wore for the occasion.<\/p>\n \u201cI think I dressed myself that day,\u201d he said. \u201cYou could tell, I didn\u2019t have a stylist.\u201d<\/p>\n Released in 1996, Romeo + Juliet<\/em> stood apart from previous adaptations by placing Shakespeare\u2019s story in a modern setting filled with rival gangs, flashy cars and stylized action while keeping the original dialogue intact.\u00a0<\/p>\n Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes alongside Leguizamo, the film introduced the classic tragedy to a new generation of moviegoers.<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <\/strong>PEOPLE\u2019s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n Diane Venora and John Leguizamo in \u2018Romeo + Juliet.\u2019Credit: Merrick Morton\/20th Century Fox\/Kobal\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Reflecting on why the film continues to resonate, Leguizamo credited Luhrmann\u2019s bold creative approach and the lasting impact it had on young audiences.<\/p>\n \u201cBaz Luhrmann\u2019s vision of making this a Latin world, using contemporary gangsters and low riders \u2014 I mean that was hot,\u201d Leguizamo says. \u201cThey showed it in schools, you know. They showed it in schools, and … kids said to Shakespeare. They go, \u2018I would have never read Shakespeare if it wasn\u2019t for Baz Luhrmann\u2019s movie.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n When asked whether he would team up with Luhrmann again, the actor didn\u2019t hesitate before enthusiastically embracing the idea and praising what it is like to collaborate with one of the industry\u2019s most distinctive filmmakers.<\/p>\n \u201cOh, absolutely, in a heartbeat, man. I mean, you\u2019re working with the best. You\u2019re only gonna do incredible things,\u201d Leguizamo told Entertainment Tonight<\/em>. \u201cLike, if you\u2019re with an A-team, like the New York Knicks… <\/a>you\u2019re only gonna get a championship ring. Don\u2019t be jelly.\u201d<\/p>\n Read the original article on People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>