Malcolm — The Tragedy of Macbeth Character Profile

About Malcolm

Duncan's son and rightful heir who flees to England, gathers an army to defeat the tyrant Macbeth, and is ultimately crowned King of Scotland.

Malcolm appears in 2 titles

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

Character Facts

Played by

Harry Melling

Appears in

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Malcolm — related — Lady Macbeth (Frances McDormand)
• Malcolm — related — Macduff (Corey Hawkins)
• Malcolm — Family Father — Duncan (Brendan Gleeson)

  King Duncan and his designated heir.

• Malcolm — Conflict Rival — Macbeth (Denzel Washington)

  Macbeth views Malcolm as the primary obstacle to his kingship.

• Malcolm — Alliance Co-Conspirator — Macduff (Corey Hawkins)

  Both seek to overthrow Macbeth and restore rightful rule.

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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)
• Siward (Richard Short)
• Murderer (Brian Thompson)
• Macduff (Corey Hawkins)
• Angus (Robert Gilbert)
• Seyton (James Udom)
• Macduff's Son (Ethan Hutchison)