Andrew is cast as Hamlet in an upcoming production but does not want the role. The ghost of a previous Hamlet actor, Barrymore, appears to Andrew and encourages him to fully commit to the performance. Andrew struggles in rehearsals but has a breakthrough during a fencing match with Barrymore. In the climactic performance, Andrew has a nervous breakdown but goes on with the show. After his poor performance, Andrew is offered a lucrative TV deal but decides to continue pursuing theatre instead.