Watch Hamnet Streaming Now on Peacock. Synopsis: Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, Academy Award®-winning director Chloé Zhao directs a powerful story of love and loss. William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) falls for the free-spirited Agnes (Jessie Buckley). Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and three children, but as Will’s theatrical ambitions draw him to London, Agnes remains behind to manage the household. When tragedy strikes, their bond is deeply tested—but their remarkable journey ultimately inspires the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Starring: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn Produced by: Liza Marshall p.g.a, Pippa Harris p.g.a, Nicolas Gonda p.g.a, Steven Spielberg p.g.a, Sam Mendes p.g.a Written by: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell Directed by: Chloé Zhao Run Time: 125 Minutes #Peacock #Hamnet #JessieBuckley #Shakespere #JoeAlwyn #Shorts Peacock is your go-to for hit movies, TV, live sports, and more. With the st...