Riz Ahmed Interview – HAMLET

William Shakespeare’s character, Hamlet, can be the Holy Grail for many actors. Emmy and Oscar winner Riz Ahmed brings him to life in a new contemporary adaptation for the big screen. He makes it urgent, fresh, and timely while still retaining the Bard’s infamous text.

I sat down with Ahmed to talk about:

1. His entry point into finding the character
2. Advice for young actors on why Shakespeare is so important
3. The cultural relevance that is brought to this adaptation

I posted my full and complete interview with Riz Ahmed on my Patreon for my Patreon subscribers. I put some highlights below on my YouTube channel.