The first trailer for the movie adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth", starring Michael Fassbender as the tragic hero, has been released.

The trailer of one of the most appreciated Shakesperean tragedy opens with the "12 Years a Slave" actor fighting with other warriors in a battlefield.

Macbeth, who is obsessed to seize the throne sneaks up on the King's tent with a dagger. It continues with the scenes where Macbeth and his wife are crowned as king and queen. "Macbeth" directed by "Snowtown" filmmaker Justin Kurzel, has been shot in actual Scottish highlands. Apart from Fassbender, 38, the film stars "The Immigrant" actress Marion Cotillard in a pivotal role.

The cast also includes Considine, David Thewlis, Sean Harris, Jack Reynor and Elizabeth Debicki. "Macbeth" premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival.