William Shakespeare is, perhaps, the king of written tragedies. Macbeth, one of Shakespeare’s darkest and saddest tales, is also arguably one of the greatest tragedies ever told. And the new film version of Shakespeare’s work starring Michael Fassbender in the titular role, looks to be the darkest adaptation ever performed judging by this newly released teaser trailer.

You can read the description and check out the grim trailer below.

Synopsis:

Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, 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.

Macbeth is directed by Justin Kurzel. It stars Marion Cotillard, David Thewlis, Jack Reynor, Elizabeth Debicki, and Sean Harris.

Trailer

[Source: STUDIOCANAL UK]