Is Hamnet Based on a True Story? Fact or Fiction
Sharpen your quills—time to separate history from drama. Join us as we unpack the real-life roots and bold inventions in Chloé Zhao’s Shakespeare tale, from Agnes/Anne and the twins to London’s stages and the plague, plus whether grief forged Hamlet. We spotlight Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, the Jupe brothers, the Globe, and that infamous “second-best bed.” Which detail felt most authentic to you? Tell us below!
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