Hamnet Comes Home as Mescal and Buckley Shine at Dublin Premiere
There was a real sense of excitement in Dublin as Hamnet made its Irish premiere, and it felt like a special homecoming moment for everyone involved. With awards buzz already swirling, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley stepped onto the red carpet at the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield, where they were greeted by cheering fans who had gathered just to catch a glimpse of the two Irish stars. It was one of those evenings where pride could almost be felt in the air, as a major international film returned to the place where its leading actors are celebrated as local heroes.
Hamnet, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s much-loved novel and takes a deeply personal look at the family life of William Shakespeare. Rather than focusing on fame or legacy, the story explores his marriage to Agnes, known historically as Anne Hathaway, and the devastating loss that changes their lives forever. That emotional core was clearly close to the hearts of the cast as they spoke about bringing the film back to Ireland.
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Paul Mescal, who plays Shakespeare, described the moment as incredibly meaningful. It was said that there is a real sense of reverence around telling a story connected to such a towering figure in literature, and that responsibility was taken seriously throughout the process. For Mescal, the role had been one he truly wanted, not just because of the subject matter, but because it offered the chance to work with Chloé Zhao and Jessie Buckley. That collaboration, he admitted, felt like the perfect alignment at the right time.
For Jessie Buckley, the Dublin premiere was described as something that “means the world.” She spoke warmly about returning home and sharing the film with Irish audiences, especially given how many Irish creatives were involved behind the scenes. It was clear that, for her, this wasn’t just another premiere but a deeply personal moment of connection. She spoke about the simple hope that any artist has—that the work might touch people’s hearts—and how special it is when that happens among those who know you best.
Earlier in the day, Zhao and O’Farrell had spoken at a special event, revealing how passionate Mescal had been about the project from the very beginning, and how Buckley’s performance in previous films had made her an obvious choice. With multiple Golden Globe nominations already secured, Hamnet is now firmly in the awards conversation. But on this night in Dublin, it wasn’t about trophies. It was about storytelling, shared roots, and the quiet power of bringing a deeply human story back home.
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