“I was so nervous talking to him”: One Legendary Director Still Made Cate Blanchett Break Out in a Cold Sweat Despite Being an In-demand Actress After ‘Lord of the Rings’
- From a doting mother to an evil Norse villainess, Cate Blanchett has dipped her toes in every talent pool to get the best out of her profession.
- She recently recalled a time when she felt scared to work with a legendary director.
- Blanchett buckled at the knees upon learning Martin Scorsese is looking for her.
Cate Blanchett has taken the time to build a strong foundation for herself in the industry. The actress has starred in various major franchises, from Marvel to The Lord of the Rings, and has undertaken vastly diverse roles that showcased her massive range of talent.
From a doting mother to an evil Norse villainess, Blanchett has dipped her toes in every talent pool to get the best out of her profession. Despite being one of the most in-demand actresses, there is one director who made Blanchett nervous and anxious.
Cate Blanchett reveals the director who left her with a cold sweat
Being a popular and dedicated actress in today’s time is not enough. Along with a diverse set of talents, actors today are expected to be confident and comfortable in their personalities. Though some new actors are anxious to get more roles and prove their worth, a few directors and industry stalwarts manage to make even the most established actors nervous.
Recalling a time when she felt anxious to work with a legendary director, Cate Blanchett recently revealed to GQ,
And then I got a call saying that Martin Scorsese was trying to get hold of me. He had a script he wanted to send me and I nearly buckled at the knees. I think I was so nervous talking to him because I knew whatever it was he was asking me to do, I was gonna say yes. And then it was to play Catherine Hepburn. And I went, okay, this is the end of my career. The film will be amazing ’cause he is, you know, he’s the maestro. But yeah, I was terrified.
A visionary and industry legend like Martin Scorsese can certainly make anyone afraid and nervous. Blanchett always knew that she would say yes to his work since he had established himself as one of the most successful and ambitious filmmakers in Hollywood. The Aviator went on to do well at the box office, further catapulting Blanchett’s fame to higher levels.
How did The Aviator perform at the box office?
The 2004 flick is a retelling of a true story based on Howard Hughes. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role alongside Blanchett, the movie went on to be extremely successful and well-received by the masses. Out of the 11 Academy Awards it was nominated for, The Aviator won 5 Oscars.
This epic biographical drama follows the eccentric billionaire’s wizard quest to conquer the aviation industry. The movie also focuses on Hughes’ romance with the legendary actress Katharine Hepburn, who is played by Blanchett. The Aviator managed to collect a whopping total of $213 million at the box office.
The Aviator is streaming on AppleTV+ and Prime Video.
