Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley explore the life of William Shakespeare and wife Agnes Shakespeare in the teaser trailer for Chloé Zhao’s feature Hamnet .

Focus Features releases the film in select theaters Nov. 27 before its wide release Dec. 12. Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn round out the cast for the movie that is based on author Maggie O’Farrell’s novel.

Hamnet follows the untold love story behind the classic Shakespearean play Hamlet , with Mescal as the famed playwright and Buckley as Agnes. The project is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.

Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley explore the life of William Shakespeare and wife Agnes Shakespeare in the teaser trailer for Chloé Zhao’s feature Hamnet .

Focus Features releases the film in

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