Marion Cotillard joins Michael Fassbender in Macbeth

Marion Cotillard

Sounds intriguing!

 

Marion Cotillard is to replace Natalie Portman in a new film adaptation of Macbeth starring Michael Fassbender.

The film, which is being directed by Australia’s Justin Kurzel, is described as “an energetic and modern themed take on a timeless story”.

It is being produced by The King’s Speech and Shame producers See Saw.

Production will start at the end of the year with filming starting in the UK in January 2014.

 

BBC News – Marion Cotillard joins Michael Fassbender in Macbeth.