Odds & Ends: Lily James Talks Romeo and Juliet Nerves, First Look at John Gallagher Jr. in 10 Cloverfield Lane & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.

Lily James Talks Romeo and Juliet Nerves
Lily James’ star may be on the ascendant in Hollywood, but it’s her upcoming role on stage in Romeo and Juliet that’s always on her mind. “‘I think it’s partly to do with the fact that I haven’t appeared in the West End before,” the actress told the Daily Mail about taking on Shakespeare’s classic. James is set to appear as Juliet alongside her Cinderella co-stars in the production, Richard Madden (Romeo) and Derek Jacobi (Mercutio); the show will be helmed by the hit film’s director, Kenneth Branagh. “This is my debut, and I’m working with Ken, Derek and Richard, all of whom I’ve worked with before, and I don’t want to let them—or myself—down.” Romeo and Juliet will begin previews on May 12 at the Garrick Theatre. We’re back to looking into our air miles again!

NBC Eyes Live Nativity Musical
NBC is aiming to air a live nativity musical this Christmas. One of the executive producers, Mark Burnett, who is behind both The Voice and The Bible, revealed to TV Insider: “A lot of contemporary music fits the Nativity, but also traditional music.” Added NBC honcho Paul Telegdy: “We want to give the Nativity story an interesting twist.” The tuner would join the previously reported Hairspray Live! in the Peacock network’s December lineup; Fox's The Passion, following the last hours of Jesus Christ’s life, is scheduled to air on March 20.

Zoë Wanamaker Boards Donmar's Elegy
Four-time Tony nominee Zoë Wanamaker (Awake and Sing!, Electra, Loof and Piaf) has been tapped for the Donmar's upcoming U.K. premiere of Nick Payne's Elegy. Directed by Josie Rourke, the cast will also include Barbara Flynn and Nina Sosanya, and is set to begin previews at the London venue on April 21. The latest work from Payne, whose Constellations was well-received on Broadway last year, imagines a very-near future in which radical and unprecedented advances in medical science mean that it’s now possible to extend life. We're keeping a close eye on this one...

B'way Alum Mos Def Arrested for False Passport
Wait, what? Broadway alum Mos Def (A Free Man of Color, Topdog / Underdog) was arrested on January 14 for using a false passport at a South African airport. According to the AP, the actor and rapper, now known as Yasiin Bey, attempted to leave the country using an unrecognized "world passport." Apparently, Bey had entered the country on his American passport in 2013 and then outstayed his welcome on his vistor's permit. He now has a fortnight to leave the country.

First Look at John Gallagher Jr. in 10 Cloverfield Lane
We'll soon be able to see Broadway favorite John Gallagher Jr. on the big screen and we now have our first trailer of 10 Cloverfield Lane, which is produced by the one, the only J. J. Abrams! Check out the Spring Awakening Tony winner in action alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman below; the thriller will be released on March 11.