Judge Dismisses Second 'Romeo and Juliet' Lawsuit Over 1968 Nude Scene

The court found no significant differences in the film's 2023 re-release to warrant revisiting the claims.

Actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting's lawsuit focused on a digitally restored 2023 Criterion Collection release, claiming it enhanced a nude scene filmed when they were minors.
Judge Holly J. Fujie ruled that the re-release did not alter the original film significantly enough to merit a new legal challenge.
The lawsuit alleged that the re-release amounted to 'child pornography' and 'sexual abuse of minors,' but the court found these claims lacked merit.
The actors had previously sued Paramount in 2022, but that case was dismissed in 2023, with the court citing statute of limitations and insufficient evidence of exploitation.
Hussey and Whiting's lawyer plans to recommend an appeal, arguing the judge's decision improperly assessed consent and digital restoration.