Actors Noah Jupe and Jacobi Jupe opened up about their emotional journey working on the critically acclaimed film Hamnet as they attended the 2026 BAFTA Awards on Sunday.
Noah, 20, who portrays Hamlet, and Jacobi, 12, who plays Hamnet, shared their reactions to filming the movie’s heartbreaking ending, revealing the challenges of processing the film’s intense emotions.
Heartfelt Reflections on Filming
Jacobi admitted, “If I’ve just seen the movie, it’s so hard to do Q&A afterwards because you’re like…oh my God I have to stop crying now.” Noah added that watching the film for the first time at the Toronto Film Festival “was not a good idea” because the emotionally charged ending left him unprepared to speak on stage.
The actors’ candid reflections highlight the emotional depth of the film, which is based on William Shakespeare’s life and Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel of the same name.
Record-Breaking BAFTA Nominations
Hamnet has set a record for the highest number of BAFTA nominations ever for a film directed by a woman, receiving 11 nods. The nominations include Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Outstanding British Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Lead Actress, and several more.
As the Jupe brothers navigated the intense filming process, their candid insights offer fans a glimpse behind the scenes of one of the year’s most acclaimed films, underscoring the impact of the movie’s tragic story.