As a seasoned film enthusiast with a penchant for unconventional narratives and a soft spot for groundbreaking performances, I found Cate Blanchett‘s recent interview about her role as Hela in Thor: Ragnarok particularly intriguing. The actress shed light on the peculiar process behind making this Marvel Cinematic Universe gem, which was unique even by Marvel Studios standards.
In Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Cate Blanchett, who played an impressive counterpart to Chris Hemsworth’s character, the God of Thunder in one of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s cherished blockbusters, opened up about the unconventional production process behind the film. Despite Marvel not typically working with a complete script from the outset, under the direction of the talented Taika Waititi, the third Thor installment became both a financial triumph and a critical darling that left fans and critics spellbound.
Cate Blanchett’s portrayal of the villain Hela left a lasting impression and significantly contributed to the success of the superhero movie. Interestingly, the Academy Award-winning actress shared that the process for creating this project was quite unusual and didn’t follow the typical path of having a complete screenplay. During an interview for her upcoming film, “Borderlands,” Blanchett discussed this unique approach in an interview with GQ.
As a supporter, let me share my perspective: Marvel isn’t typically accustomed to working with an entire script from the beginning. Instead, they usually focus on key battles and then piece together the narrative. It’s like solving a gigantic jigsaw puzzle, if you will. What I didn’t fully grasp at the time was that this was the first instance of a female villain being brought to life on screen within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which made it all the more exhilarating.
Blanchett continued:
As a cinema enthusiast, I knew that Taika would infuse his unique touch into the story, and Chris was more than willing to go along for the ride. He’s not just an actor; he’s hilarious, generous, and open to exploring new directions. The atmosphere on set was electrifying, like a breath of fresh air blowing through. It was exhilarating, truly exceptional.
Cate Blanchett Jokes: ‘I Wasn’t Asked to Play Thor’
Cate Blanchett delivered an outstanding performance as one of the strongest and most formidable villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its beginning. However, she humorously mentioned during an interview with GQ that she wasn’t asked to play Thor or wield Mjölnir, despite Hela appearing delighted at the prospect of destroying Thor’s treasured hammer. Five years later, in “Thor: Love and Thunder,” Natalie Portman did get a chance to portray the character, which Blanchett commented on during the same conversation. In the same interview, Blanchett added:
It’s not me who portrayed Thor in the movies. I wasn’t given the opportunity to do so. To be fair, I understand that Natalie Portman took on that role – she certainly had to put in some serious effort, as it wasn’t digitally created.
Blanchett’s optimism towards Chris Hemsworth proved accurate as Thor: Ragnarok turned out to be a success among both critics and fans. Taika Waititi’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut set a record for the highest CinemaScore (A) of all Thor films, and it also received an audience score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics were particularly fond of Ragnarok, which led to Thor 3 earning a remarkable 93% rating on the Tomatometer.
It seems Blanchett managed to secure the sought-after role of the Goddess of Death due to her appreciation for Waititi’s creative efforts. In an interview, she shared how this admiration significantly influenced her landing the role of Hela. Here’s what she mentioned:
As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I’d long admired Taika’s cinematic works and treasured every moment spent watching his films. When whispers of a potential collaboration began circulating, I took it with a grain of salt.
Cate Blanchett received her initial Oscar (Best Supporting Actress) for her role in “The Aviator” (2004), and later, she was awarded the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine” (2013) during the 2014 event. In the end, Blanchett has been honored with eight Oscar nominations in total.
Cate Blanchett’s latest movie, titled “Borderlands“, is currently showing in cinemas. Additionally, you can read her full interview with GQ right here:
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2024-08-13 20:31