The scorching heat comes from its director Rebecca Frecknall, associate director of north LondonsAlmeida Theatre.

It doesnt end there.

Romeo and Julietalso will run at the Almeida.

Toheeb Jimoh Isis Hainsworth Romeo and Juliet

Toheeb Jimoh and Isis Hainsworth to lead ‘Romeo and Juliet’Getty Images

Performances there run June 6-July 29.

However, he was forbidden from telling me what hed be doing though I had an inkling.

So I heard that Frecknall cast Jimoh a few months ago.

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The task after that was to find an actress to play Juliet.

Hainsworth officially was signed Wednesday night.

Scottish-born Hainsworth is in the chilling BBC Three horror dramaRed Rose,now streaming on BBCiPlayer and on Netflix.

She also starred in Netflix filmMetal Lords.

The Almeida has confirmed both stars toBreaking Baz, and Ive seen the Almeidas tag line for the play.

Verona is a powderkeg of blood-lust rage, with death treats proudly shouted in the streets.

As two families wage war, will a young couple become the next sacrifice of this brutal feud?

But you knew that, right?

I played stroppy Tybalt.

Not my finest moment on the boards.

Other roles for the Almeidas production ofRomeo and Julietare still being cast.