San Francisco Shakespeare Festival collaborates with Focus Features to present a cinematic exploration of love and loss in HAMNET, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao. Set in 1580s England, the story follows the relationship between William Shakespeare and free-spirited Agnes as they navigate the challenges of family and ambition, ultimately inspiring the creation of Hamlet. The film stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell's acclaimed novel, it delves into the transformative power of art in the face of tragedy.
Cast and Creative Team for HAMNET at San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
Cast
Joe Alwyn
Ensemble
Emily Watson
Ensemble
Paul Mescal
William Shakespeare
Jessie Buckley
Agnes
Creative Team
Laurie Borg
Executive Producer
Fiona Crombie
Production Designer
Chloé Zhao
Editor
Malgosia Turzanska
Costume Designer
Max Richter
Composer
Chloé Zhao
Screenplay Adaptation
Maggie O’Farrell
Screenplay Adaptation
Kristie Macosko Krieger
Executive Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Sam Mendes
Producer
Nicolas Gonda
Producer
Affonso Gonçlaves
Editor
Pippa Harris
Producer
Chloé Zhao
Director
Łukasz Żal
Director of Photography
Liza Marshall
Producer
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