Well, we certainly didn’t see this one coming. According to Deadline, Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett will be channeling the spirit of revered comedic actress Lucille Ball in an upcoming biopic. The script will be written by Aaron Sorkin who also penned the Michael Fassbender starrer Steve Jobs.
The project is still in the very early stages of development and there is no word yet on who will be cast as Desi Arnaz, the Cuban-born musician, actor, and TV producer who along with his famous wife pioneered the rerun format with their hit show I Love Lucy.
The movie will reportedly focus on the often times chaotic marriage of the two icons who ended up divorcing in 1960 after being married for 20 years.
This will also be a family affair as it has been confirmed that both children of the famed couple, Lucie Arnaz Jr and Desi Arnaz Jr. will serve as producers which obviously means that we can expect a level of authenticity that will undoubtedly propel the vision of this highly-anticipated movie.
Not to mention the uncanny brilliance of Blanchett who will absolutely thrive in a role that will perhaps be her most ambitious undertaking yet.
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