Apple TV+ has dropped a new The Tragedy of Macbeth teaser for A24’s upcoming film adaptation of the classic Shakespeare tale, which hails from Oscar-winning filmmaker Joel Coen. The film had its world premiere last September at the 2021 New York Film Festival. It’s currently scheduled for a limited theatrical release on December 25, followed by an Apple TV+ debut on January 14, 2022.
The Tragedy of Macbeth teaser, which you can check out in the player below, provides us with a new look at Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand’s portrayal of Lord and Lady Macbeth. It also teases the titular lord’s royal destiny as well as the paranoia and chaos that came with fulfilling it.
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The Tragedy of Macbeth is described as a bold and fierce adaptation of the iconic Shakespeare tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning. Filmed in black-and-white, the story follows a lord who’s convinced by a trio of witches that he’s destined to become the king of Scotland. With the help of his ambitious wife, Macbeth tries to seize the crown by any means necessary.
The film is written and directed by Joel Coen, which marks his first feature project without long-time collaborator and brother Ethan Cohen It stars Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Kathryn Hunter, Harry Melling, and Brendan Gleeson.
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In a previous interview, Dormand revealed that Joel Coen’s adaptation will be exploring more about the characters’ age and that she and Washington are portraying much older versions of the Macbeths which is different from previous iterations. Because of this, it will add more depth to the story by putting a lot of pressure on the leading characters to take the crown for themselves.
The Tragedy of Macbeth reunites frequent Coen collaborators including Bruno Delbonnel as the cinematographer, Mary Zophres as costume designer, and a score from Carter Burwell. In addition to directing, Coen produces the film alongside McDormand and Robert Graf.
