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Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal: Oscars Momentum Grows

September 14, 2025 Marcus Rodriguez Entertainment
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  • The film *Hamnet*, based on Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel of the same name, is set for release in cinemas on Friday, January ‍9th.
  • Paul Mescal portrays William shakespeare in ⁢the film,while Jessie Buckley stars as⁢ his wife,Agnes.
  • The film's‍ release ⁤coincides with the period leading up to the announcement of the Oscar nominations, scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd.
Original source: rte.ie

Paul Mescal Stars as Shakespeare in upcoming Film ⁢*Hamnet*

Paul Mescal‍ as William shakespeare in Hamnet
Paul Mescal⁣ as William Shakespeare in⁤ *Hamnet* Photo: Agata Grzybowska/FOCUS features

The film *Hamnet*, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel of the same name, is set for release in cinemas on Friday, January ‍9th. The adaptation was co-written by O’Farrell and director Chloé Zhao.

  • What: Film adaptation‍ of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel *Hamnet*.
  • Who: Starring Paul Mescal, ‍Jessie Buckley, and Joe Alwyn. directed by Chloé ⁣Zhao.
  • When: Released in cinemas January 9th. Oscar nominations announced January 22nd.
  • Why it matters: Offers a new viewpoint on Shakespeare’s life and the potential inspiration behind *Hamlet*.
  • What’s next: Anticipation builds for potential oscar nominations.

Paul Mescal portrays William shakespeare in ⁢the film,while Jessie Buckley stars as⁢ his wife,Agnes. Joe Alwyn plays Bartholomew. the story centers ⁢around⁢ the death of Shakespeare and ‍Agnes’s son, Hamnet, and explores the grief and its potential ⁢influence on Shakespeare’s famous play, *Hamlet*.

Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao's Hamnet
Jessie Buckley ⁢as Agnes in *Hamnet* Photo:‍ Agata Grzybowska/Focus features

The film’s‍ release ⁤coincides with the period leading up to the announcement of the Oscar nominations, scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd. The ⁣film is generating buzz as a potential contender for several awards.

– marcusrodriguez

Chloé Zhao’s⁢ direction brings a distinctive, often intimate, style to historical dramas, as seen in her Oscar-winning *Nomadland*. Her choice to focus on the personal tragedy⁢ of ⁢the Shakespeare family, rather than a conventional biographical⁤ approach, offers a fresh and potentially moving interpretation of a well-known figure. The casting of Mescal and Buckley, both critically acclaimed actors, further elevates the film’s profile and suggests a strong emotional core. The novel *Hamnet* ⁢was lauded for its lyrical prose and imaginative reconstruction of the past,and the film adaptation will ⁣be closely watched to see how it translates those qualities to the screen.

For more movie news, visit RTÉ Entertainment’s Movies section.

Published: September 14, ⁢2025, 17:13:21

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