Jessie Buckley says Hamnet's Agnes deeply influenced her
“Jessie Buckley says playing Agnes in Hamnet left a lasting impression, calling the character the emotional centre of the film.”
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- Jessie Buckley says playing Agnes in Hamnet left a lasting impression, calling the character the emotional centre of the film.
- The Chloé Zhao-directed adaptation stars Paul Mescal as a young Shakespeare and is slated for release on January 9.
Jessie Buckley has spoken about the impact of portraying Agnes in the upcoming film Hamnet, describing the character as central to a story that spans both joy and grief.
The film, adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, follows a young William Shakespeare, played by Paul Mescal, as he falls in love with Agnes and later confronts the devastating loss of their son, Hamnet. The story is also presented as exploring the emotional roots connected to Shakespeare’s later work.
In comments referenced by the report, Buckley said Agnes is portrayed as more than a historical footnote, describing her as the emotional heart of the film and a fuller portrait of womanhood, motherhood and love.
Hamnet is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao and also features Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn and Jacobi Jupe. The report adds that the film has drawn early praise and is being discussed as a potential awards contender ahead of its scheduled release on January 9.
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