Ava Reid’s novel Lady Macbeth is getting a feature film adaptation from Curious Gremlin (The Testament Of Ann Lee) and Take a Trip Media.

Kari Skogland (The Handmaid’s Tale) will direct from a script by Emma Donoghue (Room).

The retelling of William Shakespeare’s classic play “reimagines one of literature’s most enduring figures through a dark, intimate lens, following a young noblewoman thrust into a politically arranged marriage in a brutal medieval world.

“As she navigates survival, power, and identity within a system designed to constrain her, her transformation unfolds into a portrait of ambition, resilience, and consequence.”

Curious Gremlin’s Sinan Eczacibasi said in a statement, “At Curious Gremlin, we have always aimed to share our excitement for telling fresh, bold, and daring stories that trust their audience to embrace new perspectives and sit with complexity. In that spirit, Ava Reid’s Lady Macbeth — a ferocious reimagining of the timeless Scottish Play from a fresh and surprisingly overlooked lens — adapted for the big screen by Emma Donoghue, with Kari Skogland in the director’s seat, feels like a natural fit for us.”

“Launching Take A Trip with Lady Macbeth feels deeply aligned with the kind of storytelling we want to champion: visceral, feminine, dangerous, and emotionally uncompromising,” adds Take a Trip’s Mackenzie Munro. “Ava Reid’s novel has such a singular pulse and loyal audience, and with Emma Donoghue adapting and Kari Skogland directing, this project brings together artists with a fearless command of tone and character. I can’t imagine a more exciting first film for Take A Trip, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Curious Gremlin to bring it to life.”