Killarney's Jessie Buckley nominated for best actress Oscar for her performance in Hamnet
Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet.
Kerry star Jessie Buckley has been nominated for an Oscar for her much-lauded performance as Agnes Shakespeare in
The film, an adaptation of Irish writer Maggie O’Farrell’s novel of the same name, focuses on the wife of playwright William Shakespeare, played by Paul Mescal, during the time their son dies and its effect on the Bard’s work. Mescal has missed out on an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his role in the film, but has received eight nominations.
Buckley faces competition in the category from Rose Byrne for Kate Hudson for Renate Reinsve for and Emma Stone for However, the Killarney native is widely considered the frontrunner for the Oscar, having already secured a string of trophies for the role, including the Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice award.
Buckley was previously nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar in 2021 for her role in but lost out to Ariana DeBose for
O’Farrell and director Chloé Zhao - who adapted the screenplay together from O’Farrell’s novel - are shortlisted for a best adapted screenplay Oscar, running against and Zhao, who made history in 2021 as the second woman and the first woman of colour to win the best director Oscar, has also been nominated for best director.
The film is in the running for the best film Oscar too, opposite and
Two-time visual effects Oscar winner Richard Baneham from Dublin has been nominated for a potential third award for his work on
which stars Domhnall Gleeson and was commissioned by Screen Ireland and RTÉ, is nominated for best animated short film.
has made history by breaking the record for the most Oscar nominations, besting the record of 14 nominations shared by and Among its 16 Oscar nods, has been nominated for best original score; the performance of was arranged by Baile Mhúirne native Iarla O'Lionaird, who also contributed the sean-nós vocals to the film’s opening sequence.
Irish production company Element Pictures' latest collaboration with filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, also received multiple nods, including a best picture nomination, while another Irish production company, Wild Atlantic Pictures, has seen its work on nominated for best original screenplay and best actor for Ethan Hawke.
“These nominations represent a remarkable recognition of the artistic strength and range of Irish creative talent. It is another powerful moment for the Irish screen industry and underlines the importance of supporting talent and investing in filmmakers and artists,” says Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland chief executive Désirée Finnegan.
“Screen Ireland is particularly proud to have supported through the Frameworks animated short film scheme, in partnership with RTÉ. The film is a quietly profound testament to living life that has resonated deeply with audiences around the world.
“We are immensely proud to see Irish storytelling and talent so strongly represented on the global stage and wish those nominated all the best at the Academy Awards ceremony in March.”
Previous Irish Oscar winners in acting categories include best actor winners Cillian Murphy (2023) and Daniel Day-Lewis (1989, 2007, 2012), best supporting actress Brenda Fricker (1989), and best supporting actor winner Barry Fitzgerald (1944).
The Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O’Brien in Hollywood on March 15.
