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Jupe Brothers Shine in Chloé Zhao's Hamnet

11/21/2025

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Noah Jupe and Jacobi Jupe, raised in London by Katy Cavanagh and Chris Jupe, are set to star in Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, releasing November 26.
Jacobi Jupe, 12, plays Hamnet, and Noah Jupe, 20, was approached to portray Hamlet.
They describe their on-set experience as surreal and express excitement about future projects, including Noah's The Death of Robin Hood and Jacobi's interest in comedy.

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Story summary

Noah Jupe and Jacobi Jupe, raised in London by Katy Cavanagh and Chris Jupe, are set to star in Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, releasing November 26.
Jacobi Jupe, 12, plays Hamnet, and Noah Jupe, 20, was approached to portray Hamlet.
They describe their on-set experience as surreal and express excitement about future projects, including Noah's The Death of Robin Hood and Jacobi's interest in comedy.