‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ and Its Special IMAX Screening
This holiday season, A24 and Apple Original Films bring The Tragedy of Macbeth to the big screen with a special IMAX screening event. Prior to its box office debut on December 25, the film will screen at IMAX theaters worldwide on December 5. Following the official release in theaters, the film will be available to stream on Apple TV+ on January 14.
Shakespeare at the Cinema 🗡️
— A24 (@A24) December 1, 2021
On December 5, A24 and @AppleTV present a free, one-day-only global @IMAX screening event for THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH. Q&A to follow with Joel Coen & Frances McDormand, live-streamed across locations from AMC Lincoln Square.https://t.co/9KytzCKPHa pic.twitter.com/3baYKlmWcA
In the spirit of giving, the “Shakespeare At the Cinema” event goes beyond a simple first-come-first-serve screening at select theaters in North America. After the showing, Joel Coen and Frances McDormand will participate in a live Q&A to be live-streamed from AMC Lincoln Square in New York City.
Over the years, there have been many takes on Shakespeare’s classic, but what sets The Tragedy of Macbeth apart may just be the title itself. In an interview with The Film Stage, McDormand explains, “we’re calling it The Tragedy of Macbeth, which I think is an important distinction.”
Saw TRAGEDY OF MACBETH earlier this week and it’s the best cinematic iteration of the source I’ve seen and I watched 4 of em. I’m jealous of the future generation of kids in middle school who’ll have this as their go-to Macbeth film when their English teacher puts it on for them. pic.twitter.com/wy4XOhENWL
— Rendy Jones (@Rendy_Jones) November 27, 2021
She elaborates that through some creative liberties, “the Macbeths are older. Both Denzel and I are older than what is often cast as the Macbeths.” This distinction is key as it emphasizes that this “is their last chance for glory.”
With this distinction having a significant impact on the tone of the black-and-white film, it adds a more chilling take to the tale. Starring alongside Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Brendan Gleeson, Moses Ingram, and Kathryn Hunter also join the cast.
So far, The Tragedy of Macbeth has garnered much support and stands to be highly anticipated by fans. Check out the most recent trailer above.
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