Overview
- Directed by Chloé Zhao and co-written with novelist Maggie O’Farrell, the adaptation stars Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare.
- New reviews from major outlets praise Buckley’s performance and Zhao’s intimate, actor-focused approach, with acclaim also for the cast’s chemistry.
- Critics highlight Łukasz Żal’s cinematography and Max Richter’s score as key creative strengths elevating the drama.
- Jessie Buckley won Best Actress at the Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, with a Golden Globes nomination set for Jan. 11 and mounting Oscar buzz.
- Fresh interviews spotlight Buckley’s reflections on new motherhood and detail a tantra-inspired polarity workshop Zhao employed to develop the leads’ connection.