Hamnet is an upcoming historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, based on the 2020 novel by Maggie O'Farrell.
[2] In April, Chloé Zhao was hired to direct the film, and would write the screenplay alongside O'Farrell.
[3] In May, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley entered negotiations to star in the film.
[5] Principal photography was originally scheduled to begin in London on June 3, 2024.
[7][8] Joe Alwyn and Emily Watson were added to the cast in August, with Steven Spielberg joining the film as a producer.