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Hamlet (2025 film)
Upcoming film by Aneil Karia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hamlet is an upcoming British drama film based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet, reimagined in present-day London. Directed by Aneil Karia and written by Michael Lesslie, it stars Riz Ahmed, Morfydd Clark and Joe Alwyn. The film is set to have its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025.
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Premise
Haunted by his father’s ghost, Prince Hamlet descends from elite London society into the city's underground, moving between Hindu temples and homeless camps. In seeking to avenge his father's murder, he begins to question his own role in his family's corruption.[4]
Cast
Production
In October 2017, a Hamlet film adaptation written by Mike Lesslie and starring Riz Ahmed was announced, with Netflix in talks to finance and distribute.[5] After years in development, Aneil Karia was attached as director in May 2022. Ahmed stars and serves as a producer alongside Allie Moore for Left-Handed Films, Lesslie for Storyteller Films, and Jim Wilson. Tommy Oliver produced and co-financed through Confluential Films.[4] Morfydd Clark and Joe Alwyn were cast as Ophelia and Laertes, respectively.[6] Additionally, Sheeba Chaddha, Art Malik, and Timothy Spall have undisclosed roles.[1]
Principal photography took place in London, England from 8 November to 21 December 2023.[7][8]
Release
In January 2024, Focus Features acquired international distribution rights to the film.[4] Hamlet will have its Canadian premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5.[2][9]
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External links
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