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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

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First Look At Michael Fassbender & Marion Cotillard In Macbeth

April 19, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

macbeth-2014-pic1Shakespeare is getting an outing this year with Macbeth, and now we’ve got our first look with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard looking suitably Dark Ages, as this take retains the original story’s 11th Century setting.

Michael Fassbender is the title character, a Scottish Lord who will do anything to become king, with Marion Cotillard portraying his wife, Lady Macbeth.

However there are some new ideas, as Fassbender told the Daily Mail, his character is “Suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. It makes total sense, when you think about it. Justin set the seed of the idea in my head. This trauma is something we know about. In World War I they called it battle fatigue, and it was probably more horrific in Macbeth’s days, when they were killing with their bare hands, and driving a blade through bodies. He’s having these hallucinations, and he needs to return to the violence to find some sort of clarity, or peace.”

He adds, “He’d been away fighting and when he returns, we see it’s a relationship that’s broken down. They lost a child, and there wasn’t time for them to grieve because he’s been away campaigning. Lady M is desperate for that reconnection, and briefly they do. And, of course, the doorway has been opened to darkness and to violence.”

The actor also revealed that the cast use Scottish accents, except for Marion Cotillard, saying “We felt it would be unreasonable for her to put on a Scottish accent. It would not be unreasonable to presume that her character spent time in the French court.”

The film should be in cinemas late this year or early next.

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ACTORS: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard  DIRECTORS: Justin Kurzel  FILMS: Macbeth (2014)  

Marion Cotillard To Be Lady Macbeth Opposite Michael Fassbender

August 21, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

marion-cotillardA few months ago Natalie Portman signed up to star in a new film version of Shakepeare’s Macbeth, but now she’s dropped out and Variety reports that they’re replaced one Best Actress Oscar winner with another, as Marion Cotillard has taken over the role.

Michael Fassbender is still attached to the title role, in a film that retains the 11th Century setting of the play. It follows a cunning Scottish Lord who plot to steal the throne, with the help of his wife and a trio of witches. The screenplay is said to take a visceral approach to the battle scenes, while keeping most of the original dialogue intact. The script was written by Todd Louiso and Jacob Koskoff (The Marc Pease Experience), although it will retain Shakespeare’s actual words.

“Cotillard has proven extraordinary versatility through her stunning performances in La Vie En Rose and Rust And Bone. Casting her as Lady Macbeth alongside Michael Fassbender will bring a fresh and exciting dynamic to the story of lovers pulled apart by war and ambition,” said producer Iain Canning.

Director Justin Kurzel (Snowtown) added, “She is one of the bravest and most compelling actors I have watched in recent years and I cannot wait to collaborate with both her and Michael in bringing to screen this very human and tragic love story.”

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ACTORS: Marion Cotillard, Michael Fassbender  DIRECTORS: Justin Kurzel  FILMS: Macbeth (2014)  

Natalie Portman Will Be Lady Macbeth Opposite Michael Fassbender

May 1, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

natalie-portmanJust yesterday we reported that Michael Fassbender had signed on to star in a new screen version of Macbeth, and now he’s got some company, as ScreenDaily says Natalie Portman will be his duplicitous wife in the movie.

It’s apparently a dream role for Portman, who has long wanted to portray Lady Macbeth and has previously considered joining stage versions of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

The screenplay was written by Todd Louiso and Jacob Koskoff (The Marc Pease Experience), although it will retain Shakespeare’s actual words. The script retains the 11th Century setting of the play, which follows a cunning Scottish Lord who plot to steal the throne, with the help of his wife and a trio of witches. The screenplay is said to take a visceral approach to the battle scenes, while keeping most of the original dialogue intact.

Justin Kurzel (Snowtown) is directing. The film will be looking for sales at Cannes, and is is scheduled to begin later this year.

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ACTORS: Natalie Portman, Michael Fassbender  DIRECTORS: Justin Kurzel  FILMS: Macbeth (2014)  

Michael Fassbender To Be Macbeth In New Take On The Bard’s Tale

April 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

michael-fassbender-shame(The likes of Orson Welles, Jon Finch and ever Sam Worthington have previously brought Macbeth to the big screen, but Shakespeare’s classic is still perhaps waiting for its definitive movie version. Now Screen Daily suggests Snowtown director Justin Kurtzel is going to give his take of story, and he’s got Michael Fassbender on board for the lead role.

Todd Louiso and Jacob Koskoff have adapted the Bard’s text, which tells the story of a ruthlessly ambitious Scottish lord who seizes the throne with the help of his scheming wife and three witches. The new film will keep the original 11th century setting, with Shakespeare’s original language, but to attract modern attention-span lacking audiences, will also feature visceral battle scenes.

The film will be look for sales at Cannes, with Kurzel planning to start shooting later this year. Fassbender seems a fantastic choice for the lead, so this will be one to look out for.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Michael Fassbender  DIRECTORS: Justin Kurzel  FILMS: Macbeth (2014)  

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