Check Out the Trailer for Grand Theft Hamlet: A GTA Online Spin on the Classic Play

I’ve come across numerous renditions of Hamlet, with countless actors bringing Shakespeare’s legendary tale to life on both stage and screen. However, "Grand Theft Hamlet" introduces a fresh twist that I haven’t seen before—this is Hamlet set within the chaotic universe of GTA Online. Rather than merely transplanting the play into the game scene-for-scene, this upcoming film dives into a documentary-style exploration of how this unique production was brought to life—a feat that demanded an incredible amount of effort and coordination.

The brains behind this innovative project are the British duo, Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane. As a married couple, they combined their expertise—Grylls as a documentarian and Crane as an actor—to create something extraordinary during the pandemic. With the world under lockdown, and acting opportunities scarce, they chose video games as their stage and recorded the entire journey of bringing a play to this digital realm.

The end product is a blend of humor and sincerity, as evident from the trailer. The quirky endeavor faces constant interruptions from other gamers, yet what truly stands out is the community spirit—the number of players who came together to support the project, embracing its eccentricity despite the challenges. This kind of avant-garde art project is precisely what I find exhilarating.

Mark your calendars, as "Grand Theft Hamlet" will be hitting theaters on January 17. For those who prefer streaming, it will also be available on Mubi at a later date.