King Lear

Based On the book by William Shakespeare

King Lear is a 2018 television film directed by Richard Eyre. An adaptation of the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, cut to just 115 minutes, it was broadcast on BBC Two on 28 May 2018. Starring Anthony Hopkins as the title character, the abridged adaptation is set in a highly militarised version of 21st-century London and depicts the tragedy that follows when the sovereign King Lear announces the end of his reign and the division of his kingdom among his three daughters. The adaptation was met with positive reviews, which commended its acting, and many singled out Hopkins for his performance in the title role.

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Release date:

2018

Director:

Richard Eyre

Cast:

Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson, Florence Pugh, Jim Broadbent

Genre:

Tragedy

Country:

United States, United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

2018 in adaptations