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Jessie Buckley Shines as Agnes in 'Hamnet' Film

11/9/2025

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Jessie Buckley discussed her transformative portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in the upcoming film Hamnet during an interview on CBS Sunday Morning.
Chloé Zhao directs Hamnet, the film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel.
The film centers on the emotional impact of Shakespeare’s son Hamnet’s death.
The cast includes Paul Mescal alongside Jessie Buckley.
Hamnet is set for a limited release on November 26 and a nationwide expansion on December 12.

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Story summary

Jessie Buckley discussed her transformative portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in the upcoming film Hamnet during an interview on CBS Sunday Morning.
Chloé Zhao directs Hamnet, the film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel.
The film centers on the emotional impact of Shakespeare’s son Hamnet’s death.
The cast includes Paul Mescal alongside Jessie Buckley.
Hamnet is set for a limited release on November 26 and a nationwide expansion on December 12.