Macbeth is the story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought low by ambition and desire. A thrilling interpretation of the dramatic realities of the times and a reimagining of what wartime must have been like for one of Shakespeare’s most famous and compelling characters, a story of all-consuming passion and ambition set in war torn 11th Century Scotland.
Directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Jacob Koskoff, Todd Louiso and Michael Lesslie, based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name. The film stars Michael Fassbender in the title role and Marion Cotillard as his wife. The film was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
Watch the new trailer below.
Meanwhile, you can see the amazing and stunning portraits of Macbeth, the first one with Michael Fassbender and the second with Marion Cotillard, courtesy of Empire. These portraits shows the level of epicness that we will for sure experience in this new Shakespeare version of Macbeth. Check out the portraits below…
