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First Official Photos From Upcoming Macbeth Film

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The first two images from the upcoming big screen adaptation of Macbeth has finally been revealed. It stars (incredibly sexy co-stars) Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.

The William Shakespeare tragedy will retain the play’s 11th century setting and is said to use the original dialogue as well. The story follows the devious Macbeth, a Scottish lord who will stop at nothing to become King.

Macbeth was directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Jacob Koskoff and Todd Louiso. There is no officially release date yet but the film is expected to release sometime in 2015.

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Natalie Portman Announced To Play Lady Macbeth

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Yesterday we reported that Michael Fassbender had signed on the play the titular character in a upcoming movie adaptation of “Macbeth.” Today it has been revealed that Natalie Portman has also signed on to the film and will play Lady Macbeth. Fassbender and Portman were set to work together on Jane Got a Gun, but Fassbender departed the project prior to production. Portman can also soon be seen reprising her role as Jane Foster in Thor: The Dark World. Continue reading

Michael Fassbender Crowned King In New Macbeth Adaptation

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No one can deny that Michael Fassbender is glorious and apparently director Justin Kurzel agrees. Fassbender has been added to play the key role of the titular King in an upcoming adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The adaptation will be set in the play’s original 11th century setting and has been reported to be retaining the original dialogue of the drama.  Continue reading