Kodi Is Benvolio

"Let Me In" and "The Road" actor Kodi Smit-McPhee is in early discussions to play Romeo's cousin Benvolio in the latest adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" says Variety.

Benvolio is Romeo's cousin who tries to keep the peace between Tybalt (Gossip Girl guy Ed Westwick) and Mercutio.

Hailee Steinfeld is set to star as Juliet, and Holly Hunter will play the Nurse. Romeo remains uncast

Carlo Carlei will direct from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes  who is also producing with Gabriele Muccino, Ileen Maisel and Mark Ordesky.

Shooting begins this Summer in Italy.