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Riz Ahmed's 'Hamnet': A Modern Twist on Shakespeare’s Tragedy

2/25/2026

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Riz Ahmed (actor) stars in Hamnet, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, set to premiere in theaters on April 10, 2026.
Aneil Karia (director) directs Hamnet, reimagining the tragedy within London's elite South Asian community.
Ahmed's Hamlet returns home for his father's funeral after discovering Claudius, played by Art Malik, is marrying his mother.
The first trailer has been released.
Morfydd Clark, Joe Alwyn, and Timothy Spall co-star.

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Story summary

Riz Ahmed (actor) stars in Hamnet, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, set to premiere in theaters on April 10, 2026.
Aneil Karia (director) directs Hamnet, reimagining the tragedy within London's elite South Asian community.
Ahmed's Hamlet returns home for his father's funeral after discovering Claudius, played by Art Malik, is marrying his mother.
The first trailer has been released.
Morfydd Clark, Joe Alwyn, and Timothy Spall co-star.