Paul Mescal and Chloé Zhao Reveal How 'Hamnet' Shows a New Side of Shakespeare
IMDb talks with 'Hamnet' star Paul Mescal (William Shakespeare) and director Chloé Zhao at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival as they share how the biographical drama uncovers a new side of Shakespeare that goes beyond his writing. The film explores his family life, and Zhao explains why she wanted to bring a darker, more dangerous, and embodied version of the Bard to the screen. Plus, Zhao discusses why composer Max Richter's score is a secret weapon for the film and reveals the cast and crew's on-set tradition of dancing together. 'Hamnet' opens in theaters this Thanksgiving.