Summary
Category: world
Maggie O'Farrell received an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for her film "Hamnet," which she adapted from her novel about William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes. The film, directed by Chloe Zhao, earned a total of eight Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actress for Jessie Buckley.
Key Facts
- Maggie O'Farrell got an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Hamnet."
- The film is based on her book about William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes.
- "Hamnet" received eight Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actress.
- Jessie Buckley, from County Kerry, Ireland, is nominated for best actress for her role in "Hamnet."
- The film was directed by Chloe Zhao.
- O'Farrell is originally from Coleraine in Northern Ireland.
- O'Farrell described the Oscar nod as "very surreal" and didn't expect it.
