Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet' Film Releases Teaser Ahead November Premiere

The film Hamnet, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao, adapts Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel about the personal tragedy that inspired William Shakespeare to write Hamlet. Starring Paul Mescal as Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife Agnes, the story explores the grief of losing their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. The screenplay was co-written by Zhao and O’Farrell, and the movie features a strong supporting cast including Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn. Produced by notable figures such as Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes, Hamnet is set to premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before its limited theatrical release on November 27 and a wide release on December 12. This film marks Zhao’s directorial return after Marvel’s Eternals and highlights her signature immersive storytelling style. The trailer emphasizes the emotional depth of the narrative, focusing on love, loss, and the creative process behind Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece.