‘Elsinore’s Andrew Scott To Receive Palm Springs’ Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor

Andrew Scott will receive the Palm Springs International Film Awards’ Desert Palm Achievement Award for Actor for his performance in *Elsinore*. The honour recognises his portrayal of Ian Charleson and adds to the film’s growing awards attention ahead of its cinema release.

The awards gala is scheduled for 7 January at the Palm Springs Convention Centre, opening the Palm Springs Film Festival. *Elsinore*, based on a true story, follows Charleson as he takes on Hamlet at London’s National Theatre in 1989 while facing a terminal illness; Olivia Colman also stars. Scott has received a Gotham Award nomination, and the film leads the British Independent Film Awards with 12 nominations. It is due in cinemas on 20 November.