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Shakespeare's Untold Heartbreak: Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' Trailer Unveiled
10 Oct
Summary
- Chloe Zhao's upcoming period drama 'Hamnet' offers a stirring glimpse into Shakespeare's life as a grieving father
- Film stars Paul Mescal as Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife Agnes Hathaway
- 'Hamnet' has emerged as an early Oscars frontrunner after earning acclaim at film festivals
In a stirring departure from Shakespeare's celebrated works, acclaimed director Chloe Zhao's upcoming period drama 'Hamnet' offers a deeply personal glimpse into the legendary playwright's life as a grieving father. Adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling 2020 novel, the film stars Paul Mescal as Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife, Agnes Hathaway, tracing their tender yet tragic relationship shadowed by the unexpected loss of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet.
After earning glowing reviews at the Telluride Film Festival and taking home the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, 'Hamnet' has quickly emerged as an early Oscars frontrunner. The film is set to release in select US theaters on November 27, followed by a wider rollout on December 12.
Blending history, emotion, and imagination, 'Hamnet' explores how the devastating loss of Shakespeare's young son shaped his later works, particularly the iconic play 'Hamlet'. The film features a talented supporting cast, including Emily Watson as Shakespeare's mother and Joe Alwyn as Agnes' brother, and in a touching detail, Jacobi Jupe stars opposite his real-life brother, Noah Jupe, who appears in a cameo role.
