The Tempest is an upcoming American comedy-drama film based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, featuring Helen Mirren in the principle role of Prospera, David Strathairn as King Alonzo, Djimon Hounsou as Caliban, and Russell Brand as Trinculo. as The film is directed by Julie Taymor and stars an ensemble cast.
Prospera's throne is usurped by her brother, and she is sent off on a ship with her four-year-old daughter. They find themselves stranded on an island devoid of society. A power struggle develops between Caliban and Prospera due to her efforts to become a father figure to Miranda.
Helen Mirren as Prospera David Strathairn as King of Naples Alonzo Djimon Hounsou as Caliban Russell Brand as Trinculo Alfred Molina as Stephano Ben Whishaw as Ariel Felicity Jones as Miranda Reeve Carney as Ferdinand Chris Cooper as Antonio Alan Cumming as Sebastian Tom Conti as Gonzalo
