Best Of: ‘Hamnet’ star Jessie Buckley / Documentarian Morgan Neville

This episode of Fresh Air features an interview with Jessie Buckley, who is nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film *Hamnet*, where she plays William Shakespeare's wife. Buckley discusses the film's exploration of Agnes Hathaway as more than just a footnote in Shakespeare's life, emphasizing her deep connection to nature and elemental spirit. She also shares her experiences with dream analysis as a tool for character development, drawing parallels to surrealist artists like Dali and Fellini. Buckley reflects on filming *The Bride* while pregnant, noting how it heightened her focus and connection to her work, and addresses the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood with her acting career.