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Vertical Secures 'Hamlet' Rights, Stars Riz Ahmed

1/16/2026

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Vertical has acquired North American distribution rights for "Hamlet," a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's play, set to release in U.S. theaters on April 10, 2024.
The film stars Riz Ahmed as Hamlet and follows his return to London for his father's funeral, where he discovers his uncle Claudius's marriage to his mother.
Directed by Aneil Karia, the film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and features a cast including Morfydd Clark and Joe Alwyn.
The production includes financing from BBC Film and the BFI, with Ahmed among the producers.

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Story summary

Vertical has acquired North American distribution rights for "Hamlet," a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's play, set to release in U.S. theaters on April 10, 2024.
The film stars Riz Ahmed as Hamlet and follows his return to London for his father's funeral, where he discovers his uncle Claudius's marriage to his mother.
Directed by Aneil Karia, the film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and features a cast including Morfydd Clark and Joe Alwyn.
The production includes financing from BBC Film and the BFI, with Ahmed among the producers.