Hamnet is an upcoming period drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, based on the novel of the same name 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[1] |
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| Language | English |
Premise
editA fictional story about the life of William Shakespeare's son Hamnet, who died young.
Cast
editProduction
editA stage production of Maggie O'Farrell's novel was announced in November 2022,[2] with the film rights having been acquired by Neal Street Productions by March 2023.[3] In April, Chloé Zhao was hired to direct the film, and would write the screenplay alongside O'Farrell.[4]
In May 2023, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley entered negotiations to star in the film.[5] Mescal confirmed in a January 2024 interview he and Buckley would star.[6]
Principal photography was originally scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024 in London.[7] Production instead began on July 29, 2024, in Wales.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Łukasz Żal, PSC
- ^ "RSC to stage play about plague death of William Shakespeare's son Hamnet". the Guardian. November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (March 20, 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 April 4, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 4, 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 April 4, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 1, 2023). "Jessie Buckley And Paul Mescal In Talks To Star In Hamnet Adaptation From Amblin Partners And Chloé Zhao". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Seth, Radhika (January 26, 2024). ""I Want More Stability": Paul Mescal On All Of Us Strangers, Hamnet And His In/Out List For 2024". British Vogue. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Hamnet". Production List. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (June 28, 2024). "UK filming cranks up as The Thursday Murder Club, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Roses all start shooting". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (July 29, 2024). "'Hamnet' starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley begins filming in Wales". Screen. Retrieved July 29, 2024.