Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand Team Up in First Trailer for 'The Tragedy of Macbeth'

LetDenzel WashingtonandFrances McDormand’s Oscar campaigns begin. Washington stars as Lord Macbeth while McDormand, whose face isn’t seen until the end of the trailer, stars as Lady Macbeth. The trailer doesn’t give much other than a gloomy and foreboding theme, but it does deliver the play’s most famous line. “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes,” says a witchy voiceover in the trailer. The teaser comes days before the film is set to open the New York Film Festival on Friday.

Denzel Washington Credits Sidney Poitier with Inspiring Him in Early Career: 'Kept Me Going'

Denzel Washingtonsays his late friend and acting legendSidney Poitierhelped him significantly in the early days of his career.Washington, 67, reflected on his relationship with Poitier — who died last Thursday at age 94 — while speaking toEntertainment Tonightthis week. TheMacbethactor toldEThe saw Poitier as both a “mentor” in the film industry and as a “friend.““He was a mentor, needless to say, an example, a friend,” Washington said. “He’s someone who had been there, walked the walk, talked the talk.

Denzel Washington Dedicates Life Achievement Award to His Wife: 'I Wouldn't Survive' Without Her

Denzel and Pauletta Washington.Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Denzel Washingtonwouldn’t be where he is today without the love and support of hiswife Pauletta. While being honored with the American Film Institute’s life achievement award on Thursday night, the Oscar-winning actor, 64, shared a touching tribute to his longtime love, who attended the event alongside two of their adult children, Malcom, 28, and Katia Washington, 31. Praising Pauletta as the “most important person in my life,” Denzel quipped that the pair “were nine when we got together.

Denzel Washington Directs 'A Journal for Jordan' in D.C., Plus Lady Gaga, Olivia Culpo and More

01of 99Director’s ViewMediaPunch/ShutterstockDenzel Washington is seen directing his upcoming filmAJournal for Jordanat the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on Thursday. 01of 99 Director’s View MediaPunch/Shutterstock Denzel Washington is seen directing his upcoming filmAJournal for Jordanat the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on Thursday. 02of 99Couture CostumeBACKGRIDLady Gagais back on set filmingHouse of Guccion Friday in Rome. 02of 99 Couture Costume BACKGRID Lady Gagais back on set filmingHouse of Guccion Friday in Rome.

Denzel Washington Extends Record as the Most-Nominated Black Actor in Oscars History

Denzel Washingtonjust made history… again! The 67-year-old just scored his 10th Oscar nomination Tuesday, extending his reign as the most-nominated Black actor inAcademy Awardshistory. Washington is up for Best Actor at this year’s ceremony, for his work in the title role ofThe Tragedy of Macbeth. The actor (who also won aTony Awardin 2010) was first nominated for an Oscar in 1988, when he was up for Best Supporting Actor for his role inCry Freedom.