Director Chloé Zhao used meditation, somatic exercises and dance to inspire the cast and crew of this Oscar-nominated story about William Shakespeare's family.

Based on the bestselling novel turned Oscar nominated film, Hamnet is now playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. It is the incredible story of love, family, tragedy and the extraordinary ...

Chloé Zhao’s adaptation refuses to rush you into its grief. Instead, it asks for your patience, building a world of love and memory before breaking your heart ...

Jessie Buckley’s award-winning streak for Hamnet makes her the undeniable 2026 Oscar frontrunner. Here’s why her win feels ...

Hamnet nears $100M worldwide after winning two BAFTA awards, with strong overseas earnings driving its $92.3M global total.

Buckley has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's wife in Hamnet. The film ...

The 'Hamnet' star is the first Irish performer to ever win this category and continues her dominant run this awards season.

The annual Murray Shakespeare Festival returns to Lovett Auditorium this March with performances from traveling companies ...

Warning: Spoilers for “Hamnet” (2025) ahead. Back at the beginning of the quarter, we as a Watch Dawg team put out a list of our favorite films of the year. We placed “Hamnet” very high on that list, ...

I've been thinking about my reactions to the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions' “Hamnet” ever since Lolita Chakrabarti's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 historical novel had ...

Visually, Hamnet keeps things natural. The lighting is soft and realistic, often relying on daylight or candles. Homes look worn and lived in, and the setting feels cold and isolated at times. The ...