Washington, April 25 -- Acclaimed director Chloe Zhao's upcoming film 'Hamnet' has secured a prime awards season release date.

Focus Features will release the Shakespeare-era historical drama in limited theatres on November 27, before expanding nationwide on December 12.

'Hamnet' tells the fictionalised story of William Shakespeare's son, who died at a young age, and the powerful love story that inspired the creation of 'Hamlet,' as per Variety.

The film stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley as William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, alongside Joe Alwyn and Jacobi Jupe.

The film features an ensemble cast and crew, including Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes as producers.

Chloe Zhao co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell, whose no...