Directed by Simon Stone (The Dig) and written by Stephen Beresford, Elsinore tells the true story of actor Ian Charleson (Andrew Scott) and his experiences of performing as Hamlet at London's National Theatre while in the ravages of AIDS.
The film also stars Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, Luke Thompson, David Dawson, Monica Dolan, Matthew Beard, Joe Locke, Georgie Glen, Sadie Soverall, Adeel Akhtar, Dickie Beau, Kadiff Kirwan, Juliet Stevenson and Peter Mullan.
Elsinore is in UK/ROI cinemas from January 29th, 2027.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
The deeply emotional and inspirational true story of Ian Charleson, a gifted actor whose greatest challenge becomes his greatest triumph. Facing his own mortality with unflinching honesty, wit, and grace, Charleson delivers a courageous performance that becomes a source of healing and inspiration for those around him.
