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Cate BlanchettandBen Stillerare teaming up on their next project!
The two actors will star in the movie adaptation ofThe Champions, which Stiller is also directing and producing, according toDeadline.
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Stiller made his own statement, saying, “I’m a huge fan of Cate’s for a very long time. I’m hoping this project will help people to finally take her seriously as an actress.”
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Blanchett will next be seen in Guillermo del Toro’sNightmare AlleyandPinocchioas well as Adam McKay’sDon’t Look UpandBorderlands.
Stiller is currently working on the Apple+ thrillerSeveranceand will star in the Oscar Isaac movieLondon.
source: people.com
