Hamnet is an upcoming historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, based on the 2020 novel by Maggie O'Farrell.
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| Directed by | Chloé Zhao |
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| Based on | Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell |
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| Cinematography | Łukasz Żal |
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| Language | English |
Premise
editA fictional story about the life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Shakespeare, following the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet.
Cast
edit- Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare
- Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare
- Joe Alwyn
- Emily Watson
- Jacobi Jupe as Hamnet Shakespeare
- Jack Shalloo
Production
editA stage production of Maggie O'Farrell's novel was announced in November 2022,[1] with the film rights having been acquired by the London-based Neal Street Productions by March 2023.[2] In April, Chloé Zhao was hired to direct the film, and would write the screenplay alongside O'Farrell.[3]
In May 2023, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley entered negotiations to star in the film.[4] Mescal confirmed in a January 2024 interview that he and Buckley would star.[5]
Principal photography was originally scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024 in London.[6] Production instead began on July 29, 2024 in Wales and wrapped two months later on September 30.[7][8] Łukasz Żal serves as cinematographer.[9] Joe Alwyn and Emily Watson were added to the cast in August, with Steven Spielberg joining the film as a producer.[10]
Release
editFocus Features acquired distribution rights to the film in August 2024, with its parent Universal Pictures handling its international distribution.[10]
References
edit- ^ "RSC to stage play about plague death of William Shakespeare's son Hamnet". the Guardian. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (20 March 2023). "Breaking Baz: Stage Version Of Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet Has Become A Phenomenon Before It Opens; Transfer From Stratford-upon-Avon To London's West End Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (4 April 2023). "Chloé Zhao To Direct Adaptation Of Maggie O'Farrell's Novel Hamnet For Amblin Partners, Hera Pictures, Neal Street And Book Of Shadows". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (1 May 2023). "Jessie Buckley And Paul Mescal In Talks To Star In Hamnet Adaptation From Amblin Partners And Chloé Zhao". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Seth, Radhika (26 January 2024). ""I Want More Stability": Paul Mescal On All Of Us Strangers, Hamnet And His In/Out List For 2024". British Vogue. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Hamnet". Production List. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (28 June 2024). "UK filming cranks up as The Thursday Murder Club, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Roses all start shooting". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (29 July 2024). "'Hamnet' starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley begins filming in Wales". Screen International. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Łukasz Żal, PSC
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (20 August 2024). "Focus Features Boards Chloé Zhao's Adaptation Of 'Hamnet' Starring Jessie Buckley And Paul Mescal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 August 2024.