Cate Blanchett begged director to be in Pinocchio and didn't mind when only part left was monkey

Cate Blanchett will play any role to be in a Guillermo del Toro film – even a monkey called ‘Garbage’

Cate Blanchett Opens Up About Her Very First Acting Role

Cate Blanchett: The first time I was cast in a Tolkien role - by some VERY reluctant teachers