The Name of Action(2026)
To be, or not to be? The most famous speech in the English language has been deradicalized and made into something very safe and individualistic when actually it’s about a collective call to action.
The Name of Action Synopsis
A look at why Hamlet, a play that’s over 400 years old, holds a mirror up to society today. Filmed across four days of workshops with youth theatre groups across London: The Big House, Bush Theatre Young Companies, Centre 59, and Open Door.
The Name of Action (2026) is a documentary film directed by Naqqash Khalid, released on February 3, 2026 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Riz Ahmed, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Clare and Chris Roseblade.
- Director:
- Naqqash Khalid
- Producers:
- Theo Hue Williams, Ed Hoadley
- Cinematographer:
- Jermaine Canute Edwards
- Production:
- ProdCo, WePresent
- Status:
- Released
The Name of Action Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Naqqash Khalid, produced by Theo Hue Williams and Ed Hoadley.
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The Name of Action – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Name of Action?
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The main cast of The Name of Action (2026) includes Riz Ahmed, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Clare and Chris Roseblade. The film was directed by Naqqash Khalid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Name of Action released?
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The Name of Action was released on February 3, 2026 and runs for 10m.