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

Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh reveal BOTH of their roles were originally written for MEN

Cate Blanchett & Michelle Yeoh Reveal Their 'Tár' & 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Roles Were Originally Intended for Men

Women Do It Better: Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh on Creating Iconic Characters From Roles Written for Men