Riz Ahmed and Aneil Karia are teaming again for a modern, London-set British Indian adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” The pair won the 2022 best live action short film Oscar for …
The pair won the 2022 best live action short film Oscar for “The Long Goodbye,” which they co-wrote, Ahmed starred in and Karia directed., while co-representing North American rights with CAA.
Ahmed stars as Hamlet, haunted by his father’s ghost and driven to increasingly unstable heights. Moving from elite London to the city’s underground, from Hindu temples to homeless tent cities, he goes to rash and violent lengths to avenge his father’s murder, ultimately questioning his own role in the family’s corruption and who he has become.Karia, whose feature debut “Surge” played in competition at Sundance, will direct the screenplay from Michael Lesslie .
“This is a Hamlet about race, mental health and inequality, which asks if setting things right means setting fire to the old order. Our Hamlet is an outsider in a wealthy British Indian family, who starts to question his relatives’ morality and his own sanity after encountering his father’s ghost. Hamlet’s bloody quest for revenge against his father’s killer will be told with a boldness and urgency that grabs hold of audiences and won’t let go,” said Ahmed and Karia.
“We want to continue what we started with ‘The Long Goodbye,’ in telling a story that is both totally grounded and authentic but then pushes into action, thriller, genre, and poetry. We’ve both felt on the outside of Shakespeare, but as South Asians also deeply connect to what these stories are about – themes like family, honor, and duty. So, our aim is to bring Hamlet to life by setting it in our own community.
WME Independent co-heads Deborah McIntosh and Alex Walton said: “This is a version of ‘Hamlet’ unlike any you’ve seen before. It will be visceral, modern, and will touch upon current themes. There is no better duo than Riz and Aneil to bring this film to life with their incredible and proven storytelling abilities.”
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Comedian Steve Harvey Comments On Will Smith Oscar Slap Calling His Actions A “Punk Move”Two months after the moment has passed Steve Harvey has spoken about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. During a speaking engagement at Georgia State University (with initial reporting b…
Les mer »
Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell glues hand to Starbucks counter during animal rights protestCromwell — who credits himself on Twitter as an “Ethical vegan, Social change activist” — and a few protestors temporarily shut down a Manhattan franchise.
Les mer »
'Westworld''s Season Four Trailer Teases The Fate Of Man In BlackAfter a two-year hiatus, Westworld is back, and with a new special guest — Oscar-winner ArianaDeBose.
Les mer »
'Blessed'! Kris Jenner Says Jennifer Lawrence Is Like a Daughter to HerKris Jenner formed a close friendship with Jennifer Lawrence after the Oscar winner gushed about her love for 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' — details
Les mer »