Amewudah-Rivers previously appeared in two seasons of BBC seriesBad Educationand three short films.
She has stage experience in productions at the Globe and Lyric Hammersmith among other venues.
TheDaily Mailhad speculated on her casting in recent weeks.
Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-RiversGetty/Dujonna Gift
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Holland said today: Beyond excited to announce our cast forRomeo and Juliet.
I cant wait to get started and I know well create something really special together.
Its a dream to be joining this team of incredible artists with Jamie at the helm.
Amewudah-Rivers is repped by Curtis Brown.
