Hamnet film produced by Wadham Alumna wins Golden Globe

The big screen adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet won the 2026 Golden Globe Award for best drama at the ceremony hosted in Beverly Hills, California. Members of the Hamnet cast and wider team celebrated the win, including Liza Marshall, a Wadham alumna (Modern History, 1991) and producer for the film.

Wadham College congratulates Liza and the Hamnet team on the film's success at the Golden Globes, which also delivered a best female actor award for Jessie Buckley's portrayal of Agnes.

The story of Hamnet explores the romance between Agnes and William Shakespeare, and the tragedy that inspired Shakespeare's masterpiece, Hamlet.

Prreviously, Liza has worked on Welcome to the Punch (2013), Before I Go to Sleep (2014) and The Sins (2000).

Wadham wishes Liza continued success in the future.