Hamlet (upcoming film)

Hamlet
Directed byAneil Karia
Screenplay byMichael Lesslie
Based onHamlet
by William Shakespeare
Produced by
  • Riz Ahmed
  • Allie Moore
  • Michael Lesslie
  • James Wilson
Starring
CinematographyStuart Bentley
Production
companies
  • Waypoint Entertainment[1]
  • Left Handed Films
  • Storyteller Films
Distributed byFocus Features (North America)
Universal Pictures (international)
CountriesUnited Kingdom
United States
LanguageEnglish

Hamlet is an upcoming American drama film based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet. It was directed by Aneil Karia and written by Michael Lesslie, and stars Riz Ahmed, Morfydd Clark and Joe Alwyn. Ahmed is also a producer on the film.

Cast

Production

In October 2017, it was announced that a film adaptation of Hamlet was in the works from a screenplay by Mike Lesslie with Riz Ahmed starring. Netflix was in negotiations to finance and distribute.[2] The film would languish in development hell until May 2022, when it was reported that Aneil Karia would direct the film; Ahmed was still set to star as well as produce. Morfydd Clark was cast as Ophelia and Joe Alwyn as her brother Laertes.[3]

Principal photography took place in London, England from November 8 to December 21, 2023.[4][5] In January 2024, Focus Features acquired international distribution rights to the film.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ Welk, Brian (March 19, 2024). "Neon Gets More Financial Firepower with Help from Cuckoo Producers". IndieWire. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Busch, Anita (October 16, 2017). "Emmy Winner Riz Ahmed In Negotiations With Netflix On Hamlet". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 11, 2022). "Oscar Winners Riz Ahmed & Aneil Karia Team For Modern Hamlet With Morfydd Clark, Joe Alwyn & WME Independent; Duo Give Exclusive Interview About Their Timely Adaptation — Cannes Market Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Daniels, Nia (November 8, 2023). "Riz Ahmed's modern-day Hamlet adaptation begins filming in London". KFTV.com. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  5. ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (December 22, 2023). "Riz Ahmed's Hamlet wraps production in London". KFTV.com. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  6. ^ US Copyright Office Document No. V15021D325 / 2024-01-11
  7. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (May 18, 2024). "'Hamlet' Starring Riz Ahmed Bought by Focus Features for International Rights". Variety. Retrieved May 19, 2024.