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What if Juliet not only survived William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, but went on to live for centuries as a vampire? Would she ever find true love again? That's the question filmmaker Ronnie Khalil seeks to answer in his new movie With a Kiss I Die. Ahead of the vampiric romance's August 28th release from Gravitas Ventures, we caught up with Khalil in our latest Q&A feature to discuss filming on the islands of Greece, adding his own twist to one of history's most popular literary characters, and overcoming the unexpected obstacles of a cast member's heart attack and bloodthirsty leeches.

Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Ronnie. How and when did you and your co-writers come up with the story for With a Kiss I Die?

Ronnie Khalil: Believe it or not, this film was originally conceived as a My Fair Lady-type...

Join Royal Caribbean Productions or these other three performance opportunities, available now in Backstage’s casting listings! Royal Caribbean Singers & DANCERSAttention, Atlanta performers! Royal Caribbean Productions needs talented singers and dancers age 18–40 for a fun gig on the high seas. Auditions take place March 20. This opportunity includes a paid rehearsal period, competitive salary, union and nonunion contracts, and even cruise privileges for families. “Astonishing Adventures”Ready to be astonished? Charles Battersby is looking to fill several roles in a romantic comedy set in 1948 that draws from classic radio dramas and comics. In addition to needing actors to play superheroes and villains, the production is also in the market for a stage manager, lighting designer, and board operator. “Astonishing Adventures” will premiere at the Trans Theater Festival in Brooklyn, New York. Transgender and cisgender talent alike are welcome to submit themselves. “With A Kiss I Die”Never was a story of...