Marion Cotillard Will Be Party To Foul Murder In 'Macbeth'

Briefly: Justin Kurzel (Snowtown) is prepping a new film version of Shakespeare's bloody, twisted play Macbeth, and he's got Michael Fassbender to play the namesake character who lusts murderously after the throne of Scotland.

Natalie Portman was originally the choice to play Lady Macbeth, but she's now out of the picture as it moves towards a January 2014 shoot. But her replacement is potentially an even better choice. Marion Cotillard will now play the woman who encourages her husband to murder for power, and guides the effort to cover up his killings, before she gives in to guilt over the crimes. [Deadline]