Chloé Zhao on Hollywood, Money and Neurodivergence as a ‘Superpower’
During a conversation at London Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao got candid about Hollywood, the…
Hooked on Books: ‘Hamnet’ tells how ‘Hamlet’ came to be
Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel is the basis of a new film. (Courtesy Vintage) Most of us won’t get…
2026 Oscars Best Director Predictions
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following:…
‘Hamnet’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award
The People’s Choice Award from the just-wrapped 50th Toronto Film Festival has gone to Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, first runner-up is Guillermo…
Paul Mescal Convinced Chloe Zhao to Make Hamnet
Filmmaker Chloé Zhao has returned with her fifth feature film, “Hamnet,” a tragedy based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020…
Jacobi Jupe Cries During Hamnet Interview With Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal
Twelve-year-old Jacobi Jupe, who plays the title role in “Hamnet,” broke down in tears mid-interview at the Variety…
Chloé Zhao’s Pic ‘Hamnet’ Is Talk of Fest
Hamnet, the latest work of the wonderful Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao, who won best picture and director Oscars…
Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal In Shakespeare Love Story
The 52nd Telluride Film Festival is barely more than a day old and already there is a strong…