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A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power. Director. Joel Coen. Writers. Joel Coen. William Shakespeare. Stars. Denzel Washington. Frances McDormand.
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- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Joel Coen
- 2022-01-14
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Denzel Washington as Lord Macbeth
- Francis McDormand as Lady Macbeth
- Corey Hawkins as Macduff
- The Tragedy of Macbeth Supporting Cast
- The Tragedy of Macbeth Minor Roles
Denzel Washington brings power to the usurper Lord Macbeth. An honorable general turned tyrannical, Macbeth’s ambition devastates everything. A universally celebrated actor, Washington has received numerous accolades for his performances, especially in the crime thrillers Training Day, Remember the Titans, and self-directed drama Fences. Washington...
Francis McDormand fearlessly stars as Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth pushes her husband to take the throne before succumbing to madness. McDormand is a modern acting legend, known for her award-winning roles in Fargo and Nomadland, as well as for appearing in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. She will next star in the drama Women Talking.
Corey Hawkins is Macduff, the hero who counters Macbeth’s treachery. Hawkins is best known for his roles in The Walking Dead, Straight Outta Compton, and In the Heights. Next, Hawkins appears in the horror film Last Voyage of the Demeter. Related: Fargo Season 3 Has The Coen's Best Villain (Not No Country For Old Men)
Brendan Gleeson as King Duncan: King Duncan is Macbeth’s principal victim. Gleeson is known for his work as Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter films, as well as children’s comedy Paddington 2 and biopic Into the Storm. He will star in the drama The Banshees of Inisherin. Harry Melling as Malcolm: Malcolm is the rightful heir to the throne. Melling p...
Ralph Ineson as The Captain: An informant to King Duncan. Ineson appeared in Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Chernobyl. Sean Patrick Thomas as Monteith: A nobleman who opposes Macbeth. Thomas featured in the Barbershopseries. Stephen Root as The Porter: Macbeth’s comedic gate-keeper. Root appeared in Get Out, True Blood, and Succession. Brian Th...
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a 2021 American historical thriller film [3] written, directed and produced by Joel Coen, based on the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It is the first film directed by one of the Coen brothers without the other's involvement.
William Shakespeare. Theatre Play. Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Although The Tragedy of Macbeth may not really add anything new to the long list of Shakespeare adaptations, it's visually striking and the cast is terrific. Read Audience Reviews
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The Tragedy of MacBeth in US theaters December 25, 2021 starring Frances McDormand, Denzel Washington, Brendan Gleeson, Corey Hawkins. After being convinced by three witches, a Scottish Lord sets out to become the King of Scotland.
