Hamnet (film) explained

Hamnet
Director:Chloé Zhao
Cinematography:Łukasz Żal
Language:English

Hamnet is an upcoming historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, based on the 2020 novel by Maggie O'Farrell.

Premise

A fictional story about the life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Shakespeare, following the death of their young son Hamnet.

Cast

Production

A 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 he and Buckley would star.[5]

Principal photography was originally scheduled to begin on 3 June 2024 in London.[6] Production instead began on 29 July 2024 in Wales.[7] [8] Łukasz Żal serves as cinematographer.[9] Joe Alwyn and Emily Watson would be added to the cast in August, with Steven Spielberg joining the production as a producer.[10]

Release

Focus Features acquired distribution rights to the film in August 2024, with its parent Universal Pictures handling its international distribution.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-11-08. RSC to stage play about plague death of William Shakespeare's son Hamnet. 2022-11-08. the Guardian. en.
  2. Web site: Bamigboye. Baz. 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. 4 April 2023. 20 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Kroll. Justin. 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. 4 April 2023. 4 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Kroll. Justin. Jessie Buckley And Paul Mescal In Talks To Star In Hamnet Adaptation From Amblin Partners And Chloé Zhao. Deadline Hollywood. 1 May 2023. 1 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Seth. Radhika. "I Want More Stability": Paul Mescal On All Of Us Strangers, Hamnet And His In/Out List For 2024. British Vogue. 26 January 2024. 26 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Hamnet . Production List . 21 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Calnan . Ellie . UK filming cranks up as The Thursday Murder Club, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Roses all start shooting . . 21 July 2024 . 28 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Calnan. Ellie. 29 July 2024. 'Hamnet' starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley begins filming in Wales . 2024-07-29. Screen International. en.
  9. https://www.luxartists.net/artists/lukasz-zal-psc Łukasz Żal, PSC
  10. Web site: Focus Features Boards Chloé Zhao’s Adaptation Of 'Hamnet' Starring Jessie Buckley And Paul Mescal. Deadline Hollywood. Justin. Kroll. 20 August 2024. 20 August 2024.

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