Macbeth Archives - Awesome Friday!

23 January 202229 January 2022

Podcast: ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ & ‘Peacemaker’

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we’re talking about Macbeth and Peacemaker. One is a timeless tale of a power-hungry man who tries to take control of his life with a trail of unthinkable violence, and the other is Macbeth. Both of them are excellent, too. We also discuss James Gunn as a writer and director, which goes to some interesting places, especially in the wake of further revelations about Joss Whedon.

30 April 2013

Awesome: Natalie Portman to Star Opposite Michael Fassbender in MacBeth Film

Speaking of Shakespeare, looks like we’re getting some more of it next year:

[Matt Goldberg writing for Collider](http://collider.com/natalie-portman-macbeth/):

> Yesterday, we reported the exciting news that Michael Fassbender was set to lead a new screen adaptation of William Shakespeare‘s Macbeth. We also reported that talks were “underway with at least one Hollywood leading actress,” to play the role of Lady Macbeth. Today, Screen Daily is reporting that the actress is Natalie Portman, and she has agreed to take the part. Directed by Justin Kurzel (The Snowtown Murders) and written by Todd Louiso and Jacob Koskoff, the adaptation will take place in the 11th century, and will “be a visceral approach to the story including significant battle scenes

So two great actors starring in a film adaptation of one of the bards most famous plays. Where do I sign, exactly??