Witches / Old Man — The Tragedy of Macbeth Character Profile

About Witches / Old Man

Mysterious figures who prophesy Macbeth's rise to kingship and Banquo's royal lineage, later delivering deceptive prophecies that fuel Macbeth's paranoia and downfall.

Character Facts

Played by

Kathryn Hunter

Appears in

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Witches / Old Man — Narrative Prophecy Recipient — Macbeth (Denzel Washington)

  Supernatural entities dictate Macbeth's fate and ambition.

• Witches / Old Man — Narrative Prophecy Recipient — Banquo (Bertie Carvel)

  Witches prophesy Banquo's descendants will rule Scotland.

• Witches / Old Man — Narrative Vision/Target — Fleance (Lucas Barker)

  Witches use Fleance's image to warn and manipulate Macbeth.

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