WATCH: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley reunite in Oscar winner’s "Hamnet" adaptation

Starring as William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes are Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, who previously appeared in "The Lost Daughter" together.

The film is directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao, who won the Academy Award for her work on "Nomadland", and showcases the love story that inspired the creation of one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces: "Hamlet".

"Hamnet" is based on the 2020 book of the same name that details a fictional account of how the Shakespeare family grieved the loss of their son, Hamnet, who died aged 11.

The story highlights his parents’ relationship in the aftermath of his death, and how they navigated life without him, with the main focus being on Buckley’s Agnes.

While most of us will have to wait until January to see the film on the big screen, it will actually have its premiere very soon.

"Hamnet" will be showcased at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival this September, and will be officially released later.

 Joining Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are the brilliant Emily Watson ("Small Things Like These", "Chernobyl"), and Joe Alwyn ("The Brutalist").

"Hamnet" lands in Irish cinemas on January 9 2026 and you can check out the teaser trailer for the film below.

* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.