'Romeo and Juliet' Stars Renew Legal Battle Over Nude Scene
Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting file a new lawsuit against Paramount and Criterion Collection, alleging unauthorized distribution of nude images from their 1968 film.
- Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting have filed a new lawsuit against Paramount Pictures and Criterion Collection over the distribution of nude images from the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet'.
- The actors, who were minors at the time of filming, allege they were misled into filming a nude scene without their consent.
- The lawsuit claims the digital release contains 'digitally enhanced photographs' of the actors, which they argue violates their original agreement.
- A previous lawsuit filed by Hussey and Whiting was dismissed in May 2023, but they have now revived their legal action.
- The actors are seeking damages, including punitive damages, and an injunction to prevent the distribution of the digital release with the nude images included.
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