Shakespeare-Inspired Rom-Coms: From '10 Things' to 'Anyone But You'

A Vogue article lists six of the best romantic comedies based on Shakespeare plays, highlighting the enduring influence of the Bard on the genre. The list includes '10 Things I Hate About You' (1999), a modern adaptation of 'The Taming of the Shrew' starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, which is now being adapted into a stage musical by Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang, with music and lyrics by Carly Rae Jepsen and Ethan Gruska, debuting in August 2025. 'She's the Man' (2006) borrows from 'Twelfth Night', with Amanda Bynes disguising herself as her brother to play soccer. 'John Tucker Must Die' (2006) is a loose take on 'The Merry Wives of Windsor', featuring Jesse Metcalfe as a serial cheater. 'Get Over It' (2001) riffs on 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' with Kirsten Dunst and Mila Kunis. 'Anyone But You' (2023), a box-office hit starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, adapts 'Much Ado About Nothing'. 'The Parent Trap' (1998) draws from 'The Comedy of Errors', with Lindsay Lohan playing twins. The article notes the genre's resurgence and the continued relevance of Shakespeare's plots, as evidenced by the success of 'Anyone But You' and the upcoming musical adaptation.