Hamlet | The Psychological Thriller Adaptation Coming To Home Entertainment
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Ian McKellen leads an ensemble cast in director Sean Mathias’ psychological thriller take on Hamlet, coming to home entertainment.
Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment have announced that a new adaptation of Hamlet. Starring two-time Academy Award nominee and Shakespearian titan Ian McKellen. It will be available on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Download starting April 8th.
A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller! Transcending the confines of the stage in a uniquely modern spin, the film utilises nearly every room of the Theatre Royal Windsor to transform it into the immortal Elsinore Castle, from basement dungeon to roof-top battlement.
THE CAST
Ian McKellen, reprising his lead role as Hamlet, a man who descends into madness as he seeks vengeance against his uncle for the apparent murder of his father, leads a stellar cast including stage and screen legend Steven Berkoff. With further stars of the critically acclaimed, recent stage cast of ‘Hamlet’, including Frances Barber (King Lear, Chekhov’s The Seagull). Jonathan Hyde (King Lear, Titanic, Crimson Peak), Jenny Seagrove and BAFTA-winner Francesca Annis. Bringing their iconic roles to life in this compelling new film adaptation.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Sean Mathias, who directed the Cannes Film Festival’s Prix de la Jeunesse winner Bent, helms the adaptation. It hails from BK Studios, known for The Critic and The Shepherd, with production by the late Bill Kenwright of Cheri and Broken fame. David Gilbery, associated with The Lost Daughter, and Naomi George of My Pure Land serve as executive producers.
DETAILS
Distributor: Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment
Home Ent Release Date: 8th April
Short Synopsis: McKellen reprises his lead role as Hamlet, a man who descends into madness as he seeks vengeance against his uncle for the alleged murder of his father. A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller.
Director: Sean Mathias
Producers: Bill Kenwright, David Gilbery, Naomi George
Cast: Ian McKellen, Jonathan Hyde, Jenny Seagrove, Steven Berkoff, Francesca Annis, Frances Barber
Run Time: 117 Mins
Cert: 12
Hamlet will be available on DVD, Blu-ray & Digital from 8th April.
Trailer Source: YouTube
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