David Tennants Hamlet to be filmed!

The BBC has today confirmed that the David Tennant helmed production of the RSC's Hamlet will be filmed for BBC2 later this year.

Tennant and all the key members of the company including Patrick Stewart have signed up and filming will begin next month at an undisclosed location.

The production was directed by Gregory Doran

BBC Two controller Janice Hadlow said that the film was “a wonderful opportunity to bring one of the great stage successes of last year to a wider audience.” Doran added: “The Hamlet cast and the RSC are all really delighted that we now have the chance to share this show with audiences around the world.”

The news must come as a nice suprise for Tennant who was unable to perform for much of the London leg of the run due to a back injury.