Macduff — The Tragedy of Macbeth Character Profile

About Macduff

A nobleman who discovers Duncan's murder, survives Macbeth's purge by fleeing to England, and ultimately kills Macbeth in a duel to avenge his family and restore Scotland.

Macduff appears in 2 titles

• Throne of Blood (1957) — character page
• The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Character Facts

Played by

Corey Hawkins

Appears in

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Macduff — related — Lady Macbeth (Frances McDormand)
• Macduff — related — Ross (Alex Hassell)
• Macduff — related — Malcolm (Harry Melling)
• Macduff — Alliance Co-Conspirator — Malcolm (Harry Melling)

  Both seek to overthrow Macbeth and restore rightful rule.

• Macduff — Conflict Arch Enemy — Macbeth (Denzel Washington)

  Macduff becomes Macbeth's primary nemesis and eventual executioner.

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More characters from The Tragedy of Macbeth

• Macbeth (Denzel Washington)
• Lady Macbeth (Frances McDormand)
• Ross (Alex Hassell)
• Banquo (Bertie Carvel)
• Lady Macduff (Moses Ingram)
• Duncan (Brendan Gleeson)
• Seyton (James Udom)
• Captain (Ralph Ineson)
• Macduff's Son (Ethan Hutchison)
• Fleance (Lucas Barker)
• Siward (Richard Short)
• Angus (Robert Gilbert)