Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian?
The latest rumour surrounding Ridley Scott’s “Nottingham” is that instead of Sienna Miller, Maid Marian will be played by Cate Blanchett.
The Telegraph has reported this after interviewing Mark Strong, who will be playing Sir Guy of Gisbourne in the film. He said “I think Cate Blanchett is set to take the Maid Marian part. She is a wonderful actress and it would make it a much classier film if she was in it.”
So far what we know about “Nottingham” is that Russell Crowe will be playing two roles: Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham, and that Ridley Scott is hoping to get the film done sometime this year for a 2010 release but without a confirmed leading lady that will be a difficult feat.
Blanchett can currently be seen in alongside Brad Pitt in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and is confirmed to be the voice of Mrs. Fox in “Fantastic Mr. Fox” due out in November.