Spike Lee to Direct 'Romeo and Juliet' Adaptation ‘Prince of Cats’ The film is a 1980s hip-hop take on the Shakespeare classic. It is based on a 2012 graphic novel of the same name. 'Prince of Cats' will be seen through the eyes of Tybalt, Juliet's duel-loving cousin. The plot centers on Tybalt and his Capulet brothers, who navigate "Da People's Republic of Brooklyn." The Capulets engage in underground duels with their rivals, the Montagues. 'Prince of Cats' will include hip-hop essentials such as break dancing.
