Michael Fassbender to Star in Macbeth Film

Actor set to take lead in adaptation of Shakespeare play

By Lily Harrison Apr 29, 2013 11:31 PMTags
Michael FassbenderIan Gavan/Getty Images

It looks like the stage-to-film trend isn't stopping with last year's Les Misérables.

Michael Fassbender is set to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Macbeth, according to reports.

The latest version of the famous Shakespeare play will be spoken in the original Scottish language and will feature a "visceral" Fassbender.

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While no casting announcements have been announced for Macbeth's costar, it will undoubtedly be an A-list Hollywood actress.

Production is set to begin later this year and will be directed by Justin Kurzel.

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