Michael fassbender says taking on macbeth was daunting reuters. Michael fassbender rules in the first macbeth photos. Mad grief over the loss of a child, not ambition, drives justin. Fassbenders decision to play macbeth was the keystone the producers needed to hold the rest of the project up.
Michael fassbenders macbeth is an impossibly bleak look. From the producers of the kings speech and acclaimed director justin kurzel, comes a visceral and visually breathtaking retelling of the classic tale about an ambitious scottish lord who seizes the throne with the help of his wife. Michael fassbender is the latest actor to take on macbeth nprs renee montagne talks to michael fassbender, who stars in the new film adaptation of. Dec 16, 2015 the costume designer for macbeth explains how nomads and vikings inspired the actors look. Download macbeth michael fassbender minecraft skin for. Watch an intense, exclusive clip of michael fassbender in macbeth.
Dec 04, 2015 michael fassbender s modern, warweary macbeth in justin kurzels new adaptation of the shakespeare play, the scottish kings madness looks more like what we now call ptsd. How michael fassbender became macbeth to star in his first. Michael fassbender says taking on the role of macbeth was a daunting task and he sought advice from his xmen costar scottish actor james mcavoy in. Michael fassbender macbeth marion cotillard lady macbeth elizabeth debicki lady macduff. Im very much looking forward to this adaptation of william shakespeares macbeth directed by justin kurzel starring michael fassbender macbeth marion cotillard lady macbeth elizabeth debicki lady macduff david thewlis king duncan. Macbeth uk premiere with michael fassbender youtube. Macbeth michael fassbender, duke of scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become king of scotland. Michael fassbender and the robes of royalty the new york times. This version of the william shakespeare play stars michael fassbender, marion cotillard, david thewlis, elizabeth debicki. Jun 30, 2015 culture film features michael fassbender in macbeth. Oct 02, 2015 michael fassbender plays macbeth in scowling and mercurial fashion, muttering his soliloquies in streamofconsciousness fashion. Starring michael fassbender and marion cotillard, macbeth is both visually epic and a breathtaking experience.
Michael fassbender seems to be born to play macbeth. The double, double, toil and trouble is among the plays most memorable passages. Directed by justin kurzel, this version of the bards powerful story of love, ambition and murder shot some of its exterior locations at sligachan on the isle of. He is a ruthless warrior and kurzel slows down the action to emphasize plunging daggers and blood spurts amidst an ashen sky. Assassins creed is first up to bat, however, and deadline reports that justin kurzel is now in talks with ump and new regency to direct it. After actually seeing him star in australian director justin kurzels version of the scottish play, im still looking forward to it. Michael fassbender to play macbeth michael fassbender the. Michael fassbender is interviewed at the premiere of macbeth in edinburgh.
The scottish film is what michael fassbender calls his macbeth adaption, which is set to premiere saturday at the cannes film festival. Michael fassbender and marion cotillard star in the latest big screen adaptation of shakespeares classic tragedy macbeth, which is released in cinemas nationwide today. It stars michael fassbender in the title role and marion cotillard as lady macbeth. Michael fassbender and marion cotillard star in this thrilling adaptation of shakespeares tragedy about betrayal, war, and madness. Macbeth movie clip painting of your fear 2015 michael fassenbender, marion cotillard drama hd macbeth, a thane of scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will. Mar 18, 2018 when i decided to find a film of macbeth to purchase, i was quickly drawn to this one, since the murderous couple was played by 2 of the most talented and beautiful actors on the planet, michael fassbender and marion cotillard. How michael fassbender became macbeth to star in his first shakespeare adaptation.
Michael fassbender interview macbeth premiere youtube. By interacting with this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Netflix supports the digital advertising alliance principles. Macbeth showcases magnetic michael fassbender and marion. Michael fassbender is goth as hell in the bloody new macbeth. Michael fassbender to play macbeth michael fassbender. Michael fassbender plays macbeth, in a gorgeous movie.
We are aware from the outset that he is a warrior traumatised both. Watch an intense, exclusive clip of michael fassbender in. Careers at behance adobe portfolio blog powered by behance creative career tips download the app. Macbeth, the thane of glamis, receives a prophecy from a. Because the movie is faithful to the the bards original text, theres no foul language and little sexual content a couple is shown kissing and presumably having sex, but nothing graphic is seen. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife lady macbeth marion cotillard, macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Parents need to know that macbeth is brings shakespeares epic tale of betrayal and madness to life, with michael fassbender playing the lead role. Michael fassbenders modern, warweary macbeth in justin kurzels new adaptation of the shakespeare play, the scottish kings madness looks more like what we now call ptsd. Macbeth movie clip banquet 2015 michael fassenbender. It was the vision of michael as macbeth that first intrigued me, kurzel said in. I tried to symbolize all the feelings of the movie, revenge, guilt, anger. Michael fassbender was born in heidelberg, germany, to a german father, josef, and an irish mother.
Macbeth, the thane of glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become king of scotland. Dec 04, 2015 michael fassbender is goth as hell in the bloody new macbeth. Michael fassbender plays the titular role in the latest adaptation of the shakespeare classic. Michael fassbender says taking on macbeth was daunting. With michael fassbender, marion cotillard, jack madigan, frank madigan.
Dec 10, 2015 starring michael fassbender and marion cotillard. Michael fassbender plays macbeth, in a gorgeous movie about. This probably has more than a little to do with the fact that kurzel recently directed michael fassbender who will both produce and star in assassins creed in an adaptation of macbeth. Culture film features michael fassbender in macbeth. Michael fassbender as macbeth first look image revealed. He joined the film in early 20, and kurzel quickly followed as director. Michael fassbender leads macbeth cast on uk premiere red. Dec 04, 2015 watch an intense, exclusive clip of michael fassbender in macbeth. Michael fassbender has led the cast of macbeth on the red carpet as it received its uk premiere in edinburgh. Theres no doubled trouble in the slickly handsome new version of macbeth with michael fassbender. Macbeth from play to screen starring michael fassbender.
Its a long way from playing a sex addicted executive in shame. Apr 29, 20 michael fassbender to play macbeth for snowtown director justin kurzel. Michael fassbender and marion cotillard stand respectfully still as the thane of cawdor is anointed king. Michael fassbenders macbeth trailer is dark and intense. Michael fassbenders portrayal of macbeth is true to shakespeares language and setting, but his version has a contemporary subtext. Dec 03, 2015 id been looking forward to michael fassbenders interpretation of macbeth. Something wicked this way comes, and its the new macbeth trailer. Long before he kills the king and takes his throne, this. It earned orson welles a critical roasting, lost money for roman polanski, and gave. May 14, 2014 michael fassbender as macbeth first look image revealed. Michael fassbender is to play macbeth in a new film version of the william shakespeare tragedy, produced by the company behind steve mcqueens shame and the oscarwinning the kings speech. Film poster for macbeth, starring michael fassbender and marion cotillard and.
Michael fassbender, marion cotillard make shakespeare majestically raw fassbender proves his genius for combative malevolence once again in an exciting new vision of the. Id been looking forward to michael fassbenders interpretation of macbeth. Macbeth is one of shakespeares greatest and most gruesome tragedies, and tackling it. Michael fassbender, marion cotillard, paddy considine, sean harris en jack reynor. Dec 11, 2015 for fassbenders macbeth, durran also looked farther east for inspiration. Michael fassbender is the latest actor to take on macbeth. Macbeth is one of shakespeares greatest and most gruesome tragedies, and tackling it onscreen is no small feat. Michael fassbenders macbeth is an impossibly bleak look at. Utterly, utterly dreadful justin kurzels new take on shakespeares finest gets a resounding two thumbs down from veteran actor steven. Nov 30, 2015 how michael fassbender became macbeth to star in his first shakespeare adaptation.
Michael fassbender and marion cotillard shine in inspired reimagining the tale of an ambitious and immoral couples rise and fall is updated with a nod to game of thrones. Empire premiered three new still from the film this week, featuring stars michael fassbender and marion cotillard in all their medieval scottish glory. Macbeth by justin kurzel justin kurzel, michael fassbender. I get a litte excited in this lesson, is an adaptation of shakespeare play macbeth. That shot above shows off marion cotillard and michael fassbender as they appear in the new version of macbeth. Sep 28, 2015 michael fassbender is interviewed at the premiere of macbeth in edinburgh. In this thrilling adaptation of shakespeares famous tragedy about betrayal, war, and madness, academy awardnominee michael fassbender stars as the scottish general who ascends to the throne through gruesome and bloody means at the urging of his ruthless wife academy awardwinner marion cotillard. Dec 10, 2015 fassbender has spoken in interviews of how his macbeth is meant to be suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, and given the barbarity of the fighting depicted in the film, its easy to. Nov 30, 2015 michael fassbender says taking on the role of macbeth was a daunting task and he sought advice from his xmen costar scottish actor james mcavoy in the latest big screen adaption of william. In the mist of battle macbeth michael fassbender encounters three witches who foretell that he would one day be king. In the mist of battle macbeth michael fassbender encounters three witches who. Michael fassbenders macbeth is a classic for the ages in. Oct 02, 2015 reporter kaylum arrives in edinburgh for the uk premiere of macbeth and talks not only to lord macbeth himself, actor michael fassbender, but the cast and crew behind the film. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
This macbeth michael fassbender skin is compatible with multiple versions of the game including minecraft ps4, ps3, psvita, xbox one, pc versions. Artworks inspired by great visuals of macbeth movie 2015. Heres the first look image of michael fassbender in the upcoming justin kurzeldirected movie adaptation of the shakespeare play. Review of macbeth starring michael fassbender and marion. Fassbender has spoken in interviews of how his macbeth is meant to be suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, and given the barbarity of the fighting depicted in the film, its easy to. Michael fassbender madly haunts the doommetal version of.
Michael fassbenders macbeth is a classic for the ages in australian director justin kurzels latest film. Must have read macbeth at least 10 times throughout school for exams and at least 5 times since leaving so when i read that it was gonna get the big screen treatment and with the excellent michael fassbender as macbeth it seemed like a dream come true. The scottish play on film, from welles to cheggers. Heres the first look image of michael fassbender in the upcoming justin kurzeldirected movie adaptation of.
When fassbenders macbethwho, like welles, has clearly downed a few too many goblets of mead before the feast beginslays eyes on banquo paddy considine, all the other guestsand at. Possessing a tall physique, the god in the eyes, voice and gestures help him easily show the image of macbeth the leader, courageous in the battle. The cold mystery of that smile is, in a strange way, part of his. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Macbeth is one of shakespeares most thrillingand oftquotedplays, and its been turned into some really insane movies over the years. Unfortunately the dream ended rather sudden, roughly at the 20 minute mark of the film for me. Macbeth is a 2015 britishfrench epic historical drama film based on william shakespeares play macbeth. Given the circumstances, fassbender gets a mulligan. The film is directed by justin kurzel, the australian filmmaker behind snowtown, and. Poster design for macbeth done in adobe illustrator macbeth poster, high school. Justin kurzels macbethstarring michael fassbender and marion cotillardopens on a shot of a dead childs face and only gets darker from there. The film was directed by justin kurzel from a screenplay adapted by jacob koskoff, todd louiso, and michael lesslie. Dec 03, 2015 michael fassbender is the latest actor to take on macbeth nprs renee montagne talks to michael fassbender, who stars in the new film adaptation of shakespeares macbeth. The ambitious macbeth some while after returning home to his wife lady macbeth marion cotillard does indeed become king after murdering king duncan david thewlis.
Dec 04, 2015 theres no doubled trouble in the slickly handsome new version of macbeth with michael fassbender. Dec 01, 2015 michael fassbender has one particular smile, a spinechilling rictus grin, which seems to come from just this side of the grave. Apr 29, 20 michael fassbender is to play macbeth in a new film version of the william shakespeare tragedy, produced by the company behind steve mcqueens shame and the oscarwinning the kings speech. All member work of respective owner, otherwise 20062020 adobe. Michael fassbenders performance in the latest screen version of shakespeares macbeth has won plaudits at the cannes film festival. After murdering king duncan david thewlis and seizing the throne, macbeth michael fassbender becomes consumed with guilt and paranoia as the tyrannical ruler of scotland. Michael fassbenders macbeth showcases filming locations. Michael fassbender is a germanirish actor who made his screen debut in the 2001 war drama miniseries band of brothers as burton christenson. It was the vision of michael as macbeth that first intrigued me, kurzel said in an interview with list film. How michael fassbender became macbeth to star in his. In justin kurzels new update on william shakespeares macbeth, michael fassbender fails to capture the bards relatable yet fearsome.
Michael fassbender to play macbeth for snowtown director. Macbeth and his wife are palpably strange from the getgo, making their. The primary thing for macbeth is that he was a fighter, so it was very important to get his early costumes to look. Michael fassbender plays macbeth in scowling and mercurial fashion, muttering his soliloquies in streamofconsciousness fashion. Three times the assembled bishops, priests noblemen and soldiers cry out.
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