While its various international release dates have been known for some time, The Weinstein Company finally set a U.S. date for the highly-anticipated adaptation of Macbeth, which premiered at Cannes earlier this year. Ready to debut in limited release on December 4th, they’ve now released the first U.S. trailer for the film starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.
One of our favorite films from Cannes, we said in our review, “The director approaches the classic tale of murder and moral decline with the same level of visceral stylization that distinguished his debut, pulling off perhaps the fiercest cinematic translation of Shakespeare to date.” While we’ll steer clear of the new trailer as to not spoil the viewing experience, if you’re inclined, check out the trailer and posters below for one of the 30 best fall films we’ve already seen.
Macbeth is the story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought low by ambition and desire. A thrilling interpretation of the dramatic realities of the times and a reimagining of what wartime must have been like for one of Shakespeare’s most famous and compelling characters, a story of all-consuming passion and ambition set in war torn 11th Century Scotland.
Macbeth arrives on October 2nd in the U.K. and December 4th in the U.S.