Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.

The famous Shakespearean play Macbeth will soon be getting a new film treatment. Michael Fassbender is set to star as the titular character, Macbeth, and Marion Cotillard to take the role of Lady Macbeth. Produced through The Weinstein Company, the film is said to stay within the original play’s time setting, that of 11th century Scotland, and include original dialogue from the play. Directed by Justin Kurzel, of Snowtown fame, the film will add onto a slew of media adaptations of the famous circa 1606 play.

Centered around a Scottish Lord on the lust for kingship, Macbeth is known to be one of Shakespeare’s darkest, and most violent works (Macbeth, Macdeath, anyone?). Witches, ghosts, and prophecies afoot, the play follows the local nobility of Scotland’s dark descent into madness. A personal favorite of mine, seeing Michael Fassbender in the lead role will be a true treat. For those who have read the play I am sure will also enjoy a Cotillard take on Lady Macbeth.

The coveted role has been portrayed by many actors, though to date, my favorite portrayal has been Ian McKellen’s take of the character on stage in the 70s. Helping me through many theses, check out a wonderful video of McKellen rehearsing the famous “Tomorrow” soliloquy after the jump. WARNING: The video contains spoilers for those who are not familiar with the work.

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Drew Caruso

Drew Caruso is a Bostonian who, when not writing about music and film, spends his time getting lost in New England, reading books, talking about science whether people want to listen or not, and more. To see the thoughts of a scientist by day and a writer by night, follow him on Twitter.

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