‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Trailer: Joel Coen Tackles Shakespeare with Washington, McDormand

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand look to set the screen ablaze in Joel Coen’s “Macbeth-2021-movie-posters/”>The Tragedy of Macbeth,” the Oscar winner’s upcoming adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The film marks a rare solo outing for Joel Coen, who is often regarded as one of the greatest American filmmakers, alongside brother Ethan Coen.

The duo won the Best Director Oscar for “No Country for Old Men.” While cinephiles wait to see if “Macbeth” is a temporary break for the brothers, the first trailer below suggests Joel can do just fine on his own.“The Tragedy of Macbeth” is Joel’s follow-up to “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” and pairs Oscar winners Washington and McDormand for the first time on screen together.

McDormand is fresh off Oscar wins earlier this year for Best Actress and Best Picture with “Nomadland,” and she could very well find herself with another acting

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