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Known for her commanding performances, Cate Blanchett has always pursued roles that challenged her artistic boundaries. Yet, her latest endeavor in Guillermo del Toro’s enchanting adaptation ofPinocchiotook a fascinating turn when she voiced Spazzatura, a monkey minion. This unexpected choice came as a surprise to many, but for Blanchett, it was purely out of desperation.
According to reports, Cate Blanchett’s deep-seated desire to collaborate with visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro led her to beg for any role, whatsoever, in hisPinocchiomovie. Harboring a penchant for working with del Toro since 2008, when he was hired to helmThe Hobbitfranchise, Blanchett got the chance to fulfill her desire in 2021’sNightmare Alley.But that wasn’t enough.
Cate Blanchett’s Eagerness to Join Guillermo del Toro onPinocchio
Cate Blanchett’s illustrious career spanning decades has been a testament to her versatility and commitment to her craft. Yet, it’s her relentless drive to collaborate with visionary director Guillermo del Toro that truly set her apart. According to snippets of discussion shared byBusiness Insider, Blanchett’s eagerness to work with del Toro was initially spotted while filmingNightmare Alley.
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Apparently, Cate Blanchett had been harboring a deep-seated desire to work with Guillermo del Toro on his projects. And after the actress got the chance to be a part of his Oscar-nominated 2021 filmNightmare Alley,Blanchett begged for a continuation of their collaboration. Learning aboutdel Toro’s adaptation ofPinocchio,the actress didn’t hesitate, instead, she sought a role in his project.
We were shooting ‘Nightmare Alley.’ Cate Blanchett and I were having such a good time that she said, ‘You gotta give me a part on ‘Pinocchio’. I go, ‘The only part left is a monkey.’del Toro revealed.
And I went, ‘I would do anything. I would play a pencil in a movie for you.’Blanchett added.
After beginning their unique collaboration while filmingGuillermo del Toro’sNightmare Alley, Cate Blanchett expressed her desire to join him on his next project,Pinocchio(2022). At that point, the only role left was that of Spazzatura, the monkey minion of the villain Count Volpe. But surprisingly, Blanchett accepted the role at once, instead of balking at the unconventional character.
Cate Blanchett’s Collaborative Desire Since Her Middle-Earth Days
Thereafter, Cate Blanchett’s unconventional role as Spazzatura and her desperate desire to collaborate with Guillermo del Toro became a curious topic for fans. Although her commitment to embodying a character often dismissed as a mere sidekick showcased her ability to find depth and nuance in any role, it also ignited debates about why the actress was so desperate to work with del Toro, after collaborating onNightmare Alley.
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Well, people might not know, but Cate Blanchett’s desire to work with Guillermo del Toro is rooted in a history that almost saw the duo collaborate onThe Hobbit. According toScreenRant, back in 2008, del Toro was set to direct the prequel toPeter Jackson’s acclaimedThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy. Meanwhile, excited about the opportunity toreprise her role as Galadriel, Blanchett was looking forward to collaborating with the Oscar winner.
However, despite being excited about the project and working closely with Peter Jackson to collaborate on the screenplay, Guillermo del Toro eventually departed fromThe Hobbitin May 2010, two years after he signed on. Therefore, when he quit the project, Cate Blanchett’s plans for collaboration were dashed. And since then, the actress has been harboring the desire for a potential team up with del Toro.
Eventually, Cate Blanchett’s determination to work with the influential filmmaker brought her to the sets of Guillermo del Toro’sNightmare Alleyin 2021. This association rekindled her aspiration, ultimately leading her to seize theopportunity presented byPinocchio. Therefore, her role as the whimsical but also essential character Spazzatura became more than just a project.
Pinocchiois currently available to watch on Netflix.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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