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Hamnet Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 14, 2023

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Hamnet

Director: Chloé Zhao

Starring: Jessie Buckley Paul Mescal

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Development
Production Progress
Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'

May 14, 2023

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
The film presents the imagined story of Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, as she grapples with the loss of her only son, Hamnet. It explores the emotional, familial, and artistic consequences of this tragedy, serving as a poignant backdrop to the creation of Shakespeare's renowned play, Hamlet.
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Hamnet.

Crew Behind the Film

The Hamnet behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Chloé Zhao last directed Eternals and Nomadland. The film's writer Chloé Zhao last wrote Nomadland.

Director
Chloé Zhao
Producer
Sam Mendes

Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Based on the Shakespeare-era novel by Maggie O'Farrell.

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Language
English

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Hamnet is coming out to on To Be Announced (TBA) There are 9,454 other movies coming out on the same date, including Blade, The Rosie Project and Atlantis.

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