Andrew Scott wins Palm Springs award for *Elsinore*

Andrew Scott has won the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performance in *Elsinore*, the Palm Springs International Film Awards organisation announced on Monday. The Irish actor is due to receive the award on 7 January at the Palm Springs Convention Centre.

Scott plays Ian Charleson in the drama, based on a true story. It follows the seriously ill actor as he prepares to play Hamlet at London’s National Theatre in 1989. Olivia Colman also stars as the doctor who cares for Charleson.

Festival chair Nachhattar Singh Chandi praised Scott’s “vulnerability and depth” in the film. The award follows last year’s honour for Leonardo DiCaprio, recognised for *One Battle After Another*.

*Elsinore* opened the London Film Festival and, according to Nieuws.nl, received a standing ovation. Scott has also been nominated for a Gotham Award for the role. The film received 12 British Independent Film Award nominations, including one for lead performance, and is expected to reach Dutch cinemas in February.