Chloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, Sets November Release Date
Drawing inspiration from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, “Hamnet,” this film will imagine the life of William Shakespeare’s son who passed away young, offering a gripping portrayal of the emotional tale that likely sparked the play “Hamlet.” In this adaptation, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley take on the roles of William Shakespeare and his spouse Agnes, while Joe Alwyn plays Bartholomew and Jacobi Jupe portrays Hamnet.