Rachel Zegler made a memorable appearance at the premiere afterparty for “King Hamlet,” enthusiastically supporting Oscar Isaac during the event held at the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel. The evening highlighted Zegler’s excitement about the “King Hamlet” premiere, where she mingled with Oscar Isaac, the documentary’s star, and was seen sharing a moment with acting legend Brooke Shields.
Celebrating Both Film and a New Venue
The event not only showcased the documentary debut of “King Hamlet,” directed by Oscar Isaac’s wife Elvira Lind, but also celebrated the upcoming launch of the Bowtie Bar, a cocktail lounge set to open within the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel. This dual celebration drew widespread attention, merging the worlds of film and hospitality in New York City.
Star-Studded Guest List Marks the Grand Opening
Among the high-profile attendees were Olivia Wilde, Annaleigh Ashford alongside her husband Joe Tapper, Miriam Silverman, director Sam Gold, Famke Janssen, Peter Friedman, and Gayle Rankin. Each guest brought extra sparkle to the evening, reaffirming the strong support within the entertainment industry for Oscar Isaac and Elvira Lind’s latest collaboration. Oscar and Elvira greeted many friends and colleagues, commemorating a significant milestone in their professional journey.
A Glimpse into the Documentary’s Creative Process
The “King Hamlet” documentary captures a deeply personal and artistic journey for Oscar Isaac, who has described performing Hamlet as especially poignant when
“so much was swirling in his personal life,”
according to Deadline. Sam Gold, who directed the production, also attended the premiere and reflected on his extensive creative history with Oscar Isaac, stating,
“Sam Gold — the director — and I had been working on Hamlet for about 12, 13 years,”
Oscar Isaac, Actor.
Isaac further elaborated,
“We had worked with it at Julliard; we were both students there. We had done all the Rosencrantz and Guildenstern scenes as a one-act play, basically. And I had worked on it a lot. We would read it together, and so we always just knew it was going to happen at one point, and finally the time came to do it.”
— Oscar Isaac, Actor.
Looking Ahead: Impact of the Premiere
The “King Hamlet” premiere signifies more than just the launch of a documentary—it marks a key cultural event, supported by notable peers like Rachel Zegler, and introduces a new gathering space with the Bowtie Bar. This combination of film and community promises ongoing creative synergy, ensuring that both the documentary and the new venue remain focal points for the city’s cultural scene in the future.
