It seems that after Michael Fassbender bailed on the troubled western “Jane Got A Gun,” there were no hard feelings between himself and Natalie Portman, who is also producing that movie. They also paired up on Terrence Malick‘s forthcoming music scene movie (provided they don’t get cut) and indeed, they’re set to try working together again on a different project, one that will hopefully keep the drama in front of the camera, instead of behind it.
Just one day after it was reported that Fassy was taking the title role in “Macbeth,” Screen Daily reports that Portman will be his Lady Macbeth. Yeah, nice. This new adaptation of Shakespeare’s legendary play was penned by Todd Louiso (the director behind “Love Liza” and “Hello I Must Be Going“) and Jacob Koskoff (who co-penned “The Marc Pease Experience” with Louiso), and will keep the 11th century setting and original dialogue. However, it may be bloodier with “significant battle scenes” promised. “Jane Got A Bard” or something, right?
“Snowtown” director Justin Kurzel will take the helm, in what is a pretty decent leap from his serial killer indie, with production slated for later this year.