Chloé Zhao's new film, Hamnet, adapts Maggie O'Farrell's novel of the same name. The film centers on William Shakespeare and his wife in the wake of their son Hamnet's death. Paul Mescal portrays Shakespeare, and Jessie Buckley plays his wife, Agnes. Hamnet premiered at the Telluride Film Festival to very positive reviews. Critics describe the film as devastating and emotionally shattering, exceeding expectations for tearful viewing. The movie explores the tragic circumstances surrounding the creation of Shakespeare's iconic play, Hamlet. This reimagining of the play's inception is considered a noble and even audacious undertaking. The film's success in this endeavor is described as supernatural. Hamnet is set to premiere in the US on November 27th. A nationwide release is scheduled for December 12th.