Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow--Michael Fassbender and Natalie Portman to take on Shakespeare's MacBeth

     Despite the fact that I thought Shame was incredibly boring and overrated, Michael Fassbender did do a great job in the film. He's quickly becoming an actor that I'll see no matter what he's in. And now it looks like the Irish actor will be taking on one of the great fictional Scottish characters of all time.
    ScreenDaily reports that Fassbender is currently attached to a new version of Shakespeare's MacBeth.  The Snowtown Murders director Justin Kurzel is slated to helm the project, which is supposed to be a newer take on the classic:

The new take on Shakespeare’s classic - about a ruthlessly ambitious Scottish lord who seizes the throne with the help of his scheming wife and three witches - is set in the 11th century and in the original language. The script is understood to be a visceral approach to the story including significant battle scenes.

Honestly I like this approach as the battles were kind of forced to the background in previous versions.  I just hope it doesn't try to rip off Braveheart.
     The production company has also pegged Academy Award winner Natalie Portman for Lady MacBeth as well.  This is perfect.  While traditionally, Lady MacBeth is portrayed as an older woman, Portman has that dynamic period piece thing going for her that would make her perfect for this role.
     Personally I love the Michael Fassbender pick.  Fassbender will be able to do the accent no problem.  Plus I think he's a very versatile actor who can take on anything.  I mean c'mon!  It's not everyday that an actor can play Magneto and then turn around and play a sex addict.
     No timetable is set for production and there is no release date.  Fassbender is currently filming X-Men: Days of Future Past alongside Jennifer Lawrence.  And just because I mentioned Jennifer Lawrence here's a picture:

     You're welcome.