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If you’re a person who enjoys when popular plays and movies are remade with all-Black casts, you’ll be thrilled to know that a Caribbean version of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth is in the works. The starring lineup for the film version of the play entitled, Macbett, includes Sanaa Lathan, Harry Lennix, Blair Underwood, Evan Ross and Terrence Howard, who is also executive producing the film, reports Shadow and Act.

A brief synopsis of the remake, as per Macbett‘s filmmakers reads:

“After a gallant military victory, General Macbett encounters the “Weird Sisters,” who are the spirit daughters of Mother Africa and reign over fire, water, earth and sky. They delight in manipulating Macbett by feeding him predictions of royal titles including “King.” Macbett soon becomes obsessed with ambition, as does his beautiful and ruthless wife Lady Macbett. As Macbett and his Lady spiral downward, indulging in treachery and political assassinations, they are soon haunted by their murderous deeds and driven mad. In a true exemplification of a tragedy, Macbett is defeated by his own zealous thirst for power, a heartbreaking end to a once beloved Hero.”

Terrence Howard will be playing the role of Macbett, while Sanaa Lathan will starring side-by-side with the Red Tails actor, as she will be playing the role of Lady Macbett. Howard’s co-executive producers include ReShaun Frear and Kip Konwiser. Pre-production for Macbett begins September 2013. The film will be shot in Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

Uh, can you say amazing? I am too stoked about this Macbeth remake!

What are your thoughts on Macbett? What do you think of producers deciding to spice up the storyline by adding a Caribbean twist?

Source: chicagofabulousblog.com

The all-black “Steel Magnolias” movie remake is coming right along. The film idea was first announced in October and already there’s a trailer for the made-for-TV movie, which means the feature-length flick shouldn’t be too far behind.

The film, which is set in Louisiana, will air on Lifetime and stars Executive Producer Queen Latifah as M’Lynn, Alfre Woodard as Ouiser, Phylicia Rashad as Clairee, Jill Scott as Truvy, Adepero Oduye as Annelle, and Condola Rashad as Shelby. As for male co-stars, Lance Gross, Tory Kittles and Michael Beasley all have parts in the remake as well.

I don’t remember much from the original but according to other sites some of the scenes and lines in the trailer should be recognizable from the 1989 film. Either way, this looks like a good one to watch from my view. Check out the trailer and tell us what you think.

Will you watch?

Brande Victorian is the news and operations editor for madamenoire.com. Follow her on twitter @Be_Vic.

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