# Andrew Scott's Hamlet Return

> Andrew Scott returns to the National Theatre as Hamlet after Daniel Day Lewis took over the role in 1989.
- Title: Andrew Scott's Hamlet Return · Deadline | Shortify
- Summary: Andrew Scott returns to the National Theatre as Hamlet after Daniel Day Lewis took over the role in 1989. Andrew Scott played Hamlet in Richard Eyre's 1989…
- Keywords: breaking, andrew scott, hamlet, national theatre, daniel day lewis, richard eyre, olivier theatre, entertainment, culture, Andrew, Scott's, Return
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/elsinore-andrew-scott-lff-opening-night-interview-1237146257
- Author: Baz Bamigboye
- Published: 2026-10-05T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, andrew scott, hamlet, national theatre, daniel day lewis, richard eyre, olivier theatre, entertainment, culture
## Andrew Scott's Hamlet Role
Andrew Scott took over the role of Hamlet in Richard Eyre's 1989 production at the National Theatre's Olivier Theatre.
## Daniel Day Lewis Connection
Daniel Day Lewis previously held the Hamlet role in Richard Eyre's 1989 production before Scott took over.
## Scott's Health Concerns
The actor was reportedly ill with an incurable disease, a concern known in West End circles.
## Past Collaboration
Scott previously performed with Bob Hoskins, Julia McKenzie, and Julie Covington in a 1989 Guys & Dolls production.
## Current Performance
Scott made a surprise appearance at the Olivier Theatre stage after being ill, shocking the audience.
## Key takeaway

Andrew Scott played Hamlet in Richard Eyre's 1989 production after Daniel Day Lewis took over the role.