Key Points
- JOE Alwyn shared a fun behind-the-scenes Hamnet memory while attending the 2026 Oscars on March 15, revealing that the cast bonded by dancing to Rihanna’s 2011 hit “We Found Love.” Speaking from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Alwyn said director Chloé Zhao played the song on one of the cast’s final days on set, and everyone “jumped around” in what he described as a fun party.
- The moment had already caught fans’ attention thanks to a TikTok showing Alwyn, Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Noah Jupe dancing in Shakespearean costume.
- Alwyn said the memory stands out from filming, especially during a major awards season run for Hamnet, according to Entertainment Tonight.
Why They're In The News
JOE Alwyn shared a fun behind-the-scenes Hamnet memory while attending the 2026 Oscars on March 15, revealing that the cast bonded by dancing to Rihanna’s 2011 hit “We Found Love.”
Speaking from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Alwyn said director Chloé Zhao played the song on one of the cast’s final days on set, and everyone “jumped around” in what he described as a fun party.
The moment had already caught fans’ attention thanks to a TikTok showing Alwyn, Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Noah Jupe dancing in Shakespearean costume.
Alwyn said the memory stands out from filming, especially during a major awards season run for Hamnet, according to Entertainment Tonight.
The film has earned more than 15 awards this season, including Jessie Buckley’s Oscar win for Best Lead Actress.
The star said it has been exciting to see audiences connect with the movie, adding that he always felt he was working with special people and material.
Buckley previously said Rihanna’s song transformed the set into “a rave,” with extras and cast alike joining in.
Zhao also praised “We Found Love,” saying its lyric about finding love in a hopeless place connects deeply to Hamnet’s themes of grief, loss and human connection.
At the 2026 Oscars, Hamnet was part of the night’s major film conversation, with Buckley taking home one of the movie’s biggest wins.
Why This Matters
This moment matters because it humanizes the Hamnet cast, showing how a spontaneous Rihanna-fueled bonding session deepened camaraderie and likely strengthened on-screen chemistry—helping fuel the film’s awards momentum and audience connection.
