Overview
- Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel opens wide in U.S. theaters, with critics praising its grief-focused portrait told through Agnes, played by Jessie Buckley.
- Variety reports composer Max Richter built the score from women’s voices and recordings of Elizabethan instruments that he transformed into electronic textures.
- Richter says Chloé Zhao ultimately chose his piece On the Nature of Daylight for the film’s closing moments after hearing it during production.
- Town & Country details Fiona Crombie’s period world-building, including a Henley Street stand‑in completed in nine weeks, a recreated Globe interior, and thousands of planted elements to achieve authenticity.
- Reviews highlight standout performances by Buckley and Paul Mescal and note strong awards momentum, with The Hollywood Reporter citing six Golden Globe nominations including best motion picture drama.