The Tempest features a talented cast bringing the characters to life. The movie stars Helen Mirren as Prospera, Felicity Jones as Miranda, Reeve Carney as Prince Ferdinand, David Strathairn as King Alonso, Tom Conti as Gonzalo, Alan Cumming as Sebastian, Chris Cooper as Antonio, and Ben Whishaw as Ariel.
The Tempest is a 2010 American fantasy comedy-drama film based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. The main character, Prospero, is portrayed as a female named Prospera, played by Helen Mirren. The film was written and directed by Julie Taymor and premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 11, 2010.