"I Can't Stop Crying After Watching the Movie"... The Jupe Brothers Share the Tragic Aftermath of 'Hamnet' and the Glory of BAFTA

From a child prodigy now recognized in Hollywood and the British film industry, Noah Jupe and his younger brother Jacobi Jupe walked the red carpet at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) held at the Royal Festival Hall in London on the 22nd, sharing the deep impact left by the film 〈Hamnet〉.

◆ The Tragedy of the Shakespeare Family Created by Real Brothers... "The Emotional Aftermath Was Significant"

In 〈Hamnet〉, directed by Chloe Zhao, Noah Jupe plays the young Hamlet, while Jacobi Jupe takes on the role of Hamnet, the son who died at the age of 11, inspiring his father, William Shakespeare, to create the immortal masterpiece 〈Hamlet〉. In this adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's original work, the two brothers delivered heartfelt performances made possible by their real-life sibling bond. In a red carpet interview, Jacobi confessed, "After watching the movie, I feel like I could keep crying, making it hard to even do the Q&A," while Noah recalled, "I was not at all prepared to go on stage due to the shock of the ending during the first screening at the Toronto International Film Festival," reflecting on the film's powerful emotional weight.

◆ Nominated in 11 Categories at BAFTA... Upholding the Pride of British Cinema

〈Hamnet〉 broke the record for the most nominations for a female director at this BAFTA, receiving a total of 11 nominations. As a result of the awards ceremony, lead actress Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress award, and the film achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Best British Film award. Although Noah Jupe did not receive a nomination for Best Actor, critics praised his mature performance as the anchor of the play, reaffirming his position as a next-generation acting talent.

◆ Noah Jupe Heading to the West End... Collaborating with Sadie Sink in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Noah Jupe, who has conquered the screen, is set to make his stage debut in the West End, the holy land of theater. He will play the lead role of Romeo in the production of 〈Romeo and Juliet〉, directed by Robert Icke, which opens on March 16 at the Harold Pinter Theatre. The role of Juliet will be played by Sadie Sink from 〈Stranger Things〉. Jupe expressed his strong trust and affection for his partner, stating, "Sadie Sink is annoyingly cool as an actress" during the rehearsal process.

◆ Respect for Role Model Paul Mescal... "A Model of Dedication"

Notably, Noah Jupe drew attention by mentioning the positive influence he received from Paul Mescal during this awards season. He praised Mescal as "a humble and dedicated true role model," stating that his tenacity in performance and attitude as an actor provided him with significant lessons.

The success of 〈Hamnet〉, crafted by the tragic performances of the real-life brothers, is signaling a generational shift in the British film industry alongside talents like Robert Aramayo and Paul Mescal. Now, all eyes are on Noah Jupe as he steps onto the new testing ground of the theater stage beyond the screen.