Full Breakdown
Film Adaptation of Ava Reid’s “Lady Macbeth” Announced
6/16/2026, 9:33:28 PM
Production Details and Creative Team
Curious Gremlin and the newly formed Take A Trip Media are producing a feature film adaptation of Ava Reid’s novel *Lady Macbeth*. Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated director Kari Skogland will helm the project, with Oscar-nominee Emma Donoghue writing the screenplay. Production is led by Scott Aharoni, Sinan Eczacibasi and Alihan Yalicindag for Curious Gremlin, and by Skogland and Mackenzie Munro for Take A Trip Media. Peter Gold and Eden Burke are listed as executive producers, and Ben Pitts serves as associate producer.
Novel’s Reception and Production Companies
Reid’s *Lady Macbeth*—a 2024 New York Times bestseller—has attracted buzz on BookTok and Goodreads for its feminist reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy. The thirty-year-old author also wrote *A Study In Drowning* and *The Wolf And The Woodsman*. Curious Gremlin, known for *The Testament Of Ann Lee* and *The Chronology of Water*, is expanding into adaptations, while Take A Trip Media launches its first film. Screenwriter Donoghue, acclaimed for *Room* and *The Wonder*, brings Oscar-nominated experience to the project.
Official Statements & Responses
Sinan Eczacibasi said the film fits Curious Gremlin’s goal of delivering fresh, bold stories that invite audiences to engage with complexity. Mackenzie Munro noted the project aligns with Take A Trip Media’s vision for visceral, feminine storytelling and a fearless tone.
Verbatim Quotes
> “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,” — Sinan Eczacibasi, co-founder, Curious Gremlin
> “We are delighted to be partnering with Take a Trip on this wonderful film and look forward to sharing it with the world.” — Sinan Eczacibasi, co-founder, Curious Gremlin
> “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. 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,” — Mackenzie Munro, co-founder, Take A Trip Media
Significance and Industry Impact
Reid’s reinterpretation places Lady Macbeth at the center of a power struggle in a patriarchal medieval world, adding a feminist perspective to a classic tragedy. The adaptation also marks Take A Trip Media’s debut, potentially shaping future literary-adaptation strategies.
Future Projects and Release Outlook
Curious Gremlin has announced further literary adaptations, including *The Wrong Girls* and *Caity*. Take A Trip Media will expand its slate, though a release date for *Lady Macbeth* remains unset.
