The Tragedy of Macbeth is a 2021 American drama movie directed by Joel Coen and based on William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth. It’s the first time one of the Coen brothers has directed a picture without the cooperation of the other. The film starred Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, and Brendan Gleeson.
On September 24, 2021, it made its global premiere at the New York Film Festival 2021. A24 plans to distribute it in restricted theatres on December 25, 2021, before streaming it on Apple TV+ on January 14, 2022. The movie received acclaim from critics, who praised Coen’s screenplay and direction, the cast’s performances (particularly Washington’s), and the cinematography.
A Scottish nobleman sets out to become King of Scotland after being persuaded by three witches. In March 2019, it was revealed that Joel Coen would write and direct a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play, in a rare solo effort. Scott Rudin was supposed to direct, and A24 was supposed to distribute.
The movie was supposed to star Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Brendan Gleeson and Corey Hawkins began negotiations to join the cast in November, and both were confirmed in January 2020, along with Moses Ingram, Harry Melling, and Ralph Ineson.
