Hamlet (1996) You can’t have a best of Kenneth Branagh without featuring Hamlet. Perhaps the most splendid big-screen interpretation of the classic Shakespeare play – or, at least, the one I’ve seen ...

For many lovers of Shakespeare, Kenneth Branagh is the modern conduit for the Bard – the man most dedicated to interpreting and honoring the works of the playwright from Stratford-upon-Avon. It’s not ...

Kenneth Branagh is universally considered one of the most accomplished and versatile directors. Born in the UK in 1960, Branagh started his directing career when he was just 29 years old. His first ...

Here’s the most eclectic cast in movie history–Julie Christie, Billy Crystal, Gerard Depardieu, John Gielgud, Rosemary Harris, Charlton Heston, Derek Jacobi, Jack Lemmon, John Mills, Robin Williams, ...

Today we offer a special “Passion Projects” edition of “Stagecraft,” with Variety‘s deputy awards and features editor Jenelle Riley speaking to actor Tom Hiddleston about his recent production of ...

Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh is a Northern Irish actor, writer and director. He is most noted for his film adaptations of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Henry V, among many other highly acclaimed movies, ...

Kenneth Branagh has been forced to withdraw from directing Hamlet in the West End. Jude Law will now act under the guidance of Michael Grandage, the artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse.

Between Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley's "Hamnet" and Riz Ahmed's upcoming modern take, it's another big moment for the Shakespeare tragedy.