Cate Blanchett Is Maid Marian in Nottingham

Actor Mark Strong told UK's The Telegraph that the role of Maid Marian in director Ridley Scott's Nottingham is going to Cate Blanchett, who will replace the recently departed Sienna Miller who dropped out of the project after being deemed too thin and youthful to star opposite a bulked up Russell Crowe.

"I think Cate Blanchett is set to take the Maid Marian part," said Strong, who is expected to play Sir Guy of Gisbourne. "She is a wonderful actress and it would make it a much classier film if she was in it."


Russell Crowe stars as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the film, written by Brian Helgeland and expected to release November 6th, 2010.

Robin Hood was released May 14th, 2010 and stars Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Max von Sydow, William Hurt, Mark Strong, Oscar Isaac, Danny Huston, Eileen Atkins. The film is directed by Ridley Scott.


Sources: UK Telegraph

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Comments (6)

  1. DEZZMOND

    I had absolutely no intention to watch this film, but now with Cate I can't wait to see it ;))

    3 years agoby @dezzmondFlag

  2. Diaigma

    Cate as Marian? Didn't see that coming.

    3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  3. AgentOfChaosHAHAHA

    Russell Crowe is cast for both parts: Robin Hood and Sheriff

    3 years agoby @agentofchaoshahahaFlag

  4. Rufio

    ZZ - i thought i had read that Russell Crowe was Robin Hood, not the sheriff. And I disagree about the beauty comment - Cate is quite stunning and a far better actress than Sienna. She also brings a lot less drama to the set which means it could speed up production. Much better cast!!!

    3 years agoby @rufioFlag

  5. ZanyZap

    Who's playing Robin?

    3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag

  6. ZanyZap

    From Sienna Miller to Cate Blanchett...
    Ay least the Sheriff and Robin are fighting for INNER beauty.

    3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag

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