| William Tell | |
| Director: | Nick Hamm |
| Screenplay: | Nick Hamm |
| Music: | Steven Price |
| Cinematography: | Jamie D. Ramsay |
| Editing: | Tariq Anwar |
| Runtime: | 133 minutes |
| Language: | English |
William Tell is a 2024 epic historical drama written and directed by Nick Hamm, based on the play of the same name by Friedrich Schiller. It stars Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Ellie Bamber, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Jonathan Pryce, and Ben Kingsley.
The film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.[1] It will be released in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2025.
William Tell defends his family and homeland Switzerland when it comes under attack from the Austrian king.
The production, which would be directed and adapted by Nick Hamm, received funding to shoot in South Tyrol in June 2023.[2]
In October 2023, the production was fully announced, with Claes Bang set to star as the titular folk hero. Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Jonathan Pryce and Ben Kingsley were also cast, with production entering its final week in Italy.[3] Post-production was underway by May 2024.[4]