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Tom Holland and Zendaya Make a Glamoroᴜs Entrance Hand in Hand at Romeo & Juliet Press Night

Entertainment — 05/24/2024

They’ve swiftly risen to prominence as Hollywood’s favored power duo.

And following the performance, he walked hand in hand with Zendaya, 27, out of the theatre to greet the crowd of waiting fans

Tom Holland and Zendaya showcased their status on Thursday evening, with the actress standing by her boyfriend’s side at the press night of Romeo & Juliet at The Duke Of York’s Theatre in London.

Tom Holland and Zendaya cemented their place as Hollywood's favourite power couple on Thursday night, as the actress supported her boyfriend at the press night of Romeo & Juliet at The Duke Of York's Theatre in London

Portraying Romeo in the Jamie Lloyd production alongside Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, the Spider-Man star, aged 27, emerged hand in hand with Zendaya, also 27, after the performance to greet the eagerly awaiting fans.

The Spider-Man star, 27, stars as Romeo in the Jamie Lloyd production alongside Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet

Appearing somewhat fatigued but content, the actor acknowledged the crowd with a wave, donning a black Prada sweater paired with matching tailored trousers. Meanwhile, Zendaya displayed her signature flawless style in a gothic-inspired black dress embellished with sequins.

While Zendaya showcased her famously impeccable style once again, in a black gothic-inspired dress, adorned with sequins

Her stunning attire featured a corseted bodice to accentuate her slender waist and a voluminous flared skirt. Complementing her ensemble with black leather boots for added height, she accessorized with a lengthy beaded pendant necklace.

The actor looked exhausted but pleased as he waved, wearing a black Prada jumper and a matching pair of tailored trousers

Sporting an elegant bun, Zendaya radiated pride as she guided her partner towards their awaiting vehicle.

The dazzling number boasted a corseted bodice, to cinch her in at her tiny waist and a wide flared skirt and the Challengers star added heeled boots and a beaded necklace, while beaming proudly and leading her boyfriend to their waiting car

Initial feedback on the modern adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy has been largely positive, with attendees of previews taking to social media to commend lead actors Tom and Francesca as “amazing” and applauding the casting as “superb.”

The initial reactions to the modern adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy have been very positive, with the lucky attendees of the previews taking to social media to praise lead stars Tom and Francesca, as 'amazing' and 'superb casting'

Revealing tidbits about the production, many hinted at its “violent” and “creative” nature, enriched with “ᴜnеxpеcted humor” and “plenty of kissing.”

While The Daily Mail's Patrick Marmion gave the play four stars and singled out Tom for praise, gushing: 'His commanding cheekbones and curving jaw suck the breath from the audience and keep us wrapped in his dreamy gaze'

While some praised award-winning director Jamie’s distinctive minimalist staging, others found it “underwhelming.” Photos shared online depicted a contemporary and industrial setting, featuring a large iron fence and block lettering spelling out Verona, the play’s setting, while the cast sported casual attire like black hoodies and T-shirts.

However, attendees were divided over award-winning director Jamie's signature stripped-back staging , with several branding it 'underwhelming'

In his review for The Daily Mail, Patrick Marmion awarded the play four stars and lauded Tom, remarking, “His commanding cheekbones and curving jaw sᴜck the breath from the audience and keep us wrapped in his dreamy gaze.”

For Tom, this marks his return to the stage after his West End debut in 2008, starring as the lead in Billy Elliot the Musical at the age of 12.

Director Jamie expressed his admiration for Tom’s talent, stating, “Tom Holland is one of the greatest, most exciting young actors in the world. It is an honor to welcome him back to the West End.”

The play marks Tom's first return to the stage after his West End debut in 2008, when he played the lead role in Billy Elliot the Musical at 12 years old

Reflecting on his debut performance, Tom expressed gratitude to his co-stars on Instagram, describing the show as “a highlight of my career.”

The production also features Freema Agyeman (Nurse), Michael Balogun (Friar), Tomiwa Edun (Capulet), Mia Jerome (Montague), Daniel Quinn-Toye (Paris), Ray Sesay (Tybalt), Nima Taleghani (Benvolio), and Joshua-Alexander Williams (Mercutio), with Callum Heinrich and Kody Mortimer as Camera Operators.

Scheduled to run for 12 weeks until August 3, the production is reportedly set to transfer to Broadway later this year.