“By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes.” Those are the words heard in the the first teaser for The Tragedy of Macbeth. In Joel Coen’s movie for Apple TV+ an…
Those are the words heard in the the first teaser for Joel Coen’s movie for Apple TV+ and A24, Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand take on one of Shakespeare’s most villainous couples: Lord and Lady Macbeth. , a general who receives a prophecy that he will soon be King of Scotland. Through his thoughtless ambition, and hardcore gaslighting from his wife, he eventually seizes the crown from the current King Duncan.
The film is set in a hazy black and white. There is no dialogue in the trailer beyond the spoken quote from the play, but it does show glimpses of some of the film’s most important characters. It first begins with Macbeth and his closest confidant Banquo approaching the three witches known as the Weird Sisters.
The camera angles are tight, so it’s hard to get a good look at the setting. It does look like it could have been shot on a large stage or on an outdoor set. If the former is the case, this won’t be the first timeSir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench starred in a similarly lensed version of the playhe actors moved through elaborate sets on a soundstage—shot with cinematic style and flair.
Until now, any specific details surrounding Coen’s film have been scarce, and the teaser doesn’t give many details but offers just enough to create buzz about the upcoming movie. will have its world premiere at the 59th annual New York Film Festival on September 24. Check out the teaser above.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A24’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Trailer: Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand Descend Into Shakespearean MadnessA24 has released a trailer for “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” Joel Coen’s new adaptation of the classic play by William Shakespeare premiering at the New York Film Festival in September. Shot in black-a…
Read more »
This Denzel Washington-Ryan Reynolds Thriller Is The Top Movie On NetflixOther popular films include an assassin's revenge flick and the story of a father's harrowing search for his missing son.
Read more »
What Gwyneth Paltrow has to say about her 1997 matching haircut with Brad PittThe actor took a look back at some of her most iconic hairstyles in a new Instagram video.
Read more »
Diana: The Musical’s Star Took In the Princess of Wales’ Wardrobe at Dior’s Brooklyn BashAt the opening of the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Jeanna de Waal got to see in person another side of Diana’s allure: her legendary wardrobe
Read more »
Fall Festival Breakouts: 20 Movies That Got People Talking at Venice, Telluride and TorontoLast September, a cautiously recalibrated Venice Film Festival represented one of the few bright spots in world cinema, taking advantage of a brief window between COVID waves to host in-person prem…
Read more »
What does Marc Jacobs mean?Friends and fans of the designer, including Kim Jones, tell us why Marc is so iconic.
Read more »