Maggie O'Farrell's teenage fascination with 'Hamlet' inspired her novel 'Hamnet,' spotlighting Shakespeare's son. The acclaimed book was adapted into a 2025 film, co-written by Chloé Zhao, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley reunite in Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet', a reimagined Shakespeare romance adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, blending love, grief, and creativity. The film releases on 27th November.