Cate Blanchett Ruled the Set of Rumours: A Hilarious horror-comedy!
Rumours: What Drew the Stars, and Why Cate Was the "Mom"!
Rumours is hitting theaters October 18th, and it's already creating a buzz! This wild blend of comedy, suspense, satire, and horror follows the leaders of the world's wealthiest democracies. These guys, all at a G7 summit, are trying to solve some global crises; suddenly, things get REALLY weird as everything plunges into uncertainty. This wild, high-concept film is an impressive feat and deserves lots of credit for balancing various genre conventions so flawlessly!
The cast is amazing. Rolando Revello, Roy Dupuis, and Nikki Amuka-Bird (known for Knock at the Cabin and Old) star alongside the legendary Cate Blanchett. Screen Rant chatted with the three, spilling secrets about filming, what drew them in, and that awesome reveal of who was the mom on set.
The Secret Sauce: An Awesome Script and a Chance to Work with Cate
Why did these stars join? Three simple, very easy-to-understand answers:
- Nikki Amuka-Bird: She was blown away by the unique script—especially those shocking images like "a giant brain in the forest"! She wanted to work alongside Cate Blanchett and Roy Dupuis, impressed by Guy Madden's experimental style. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
- Rolando Revello: He couldn't resist that chance; who wouldn't want this opportunity to be in a project alongside such great talents? A miracle to be involved in a project of this calibre!
- Roy Dupuis: He loves surprising scripts—and this did so amazingly well; and the previous experience working with the directors was an absolute delight! And honestly; working with them is a great recommendation for the film itself! Another reason he signed up.
All the responses demonstrate that choosing to sign up for projects are impacted by various reasons that sometimes go beyond those simple ideas like just “great compensation”. Getting involved alongside well-known names within the industry is another major component and shows what impact such individuals already have on the larger context for such high quality works, highlighting the benefits and creative approaches taken on in this movie’s development! Another point not easily highlighted in typical discussions about these Movies; yet the creative and development choices of its entire process.
Cate Blanchett: The "Mom" of the Rumours Set
Working with Cate Blanchett? It changed everything. Roy Dupuis says that, filming at night and spending time together, formed an actual family! And that Cate Blanchett was the "mom," that really helps establish those important connections and demonstrates a positive, successful creative process! A supportive, motherly character helps ease the high pressures inherent within movie productions.
Nikki Amuka-Bird agrees; Blanchett often had her family on set. She even showcased remarkable endurance—managing work alongside motherhood! Blanchett's boldness to attempt many things helped create a supportive environment that increased the level of trust on set, allowing greater collaboration and creativity which created many unexpected positive results. This further shows another major positive that wasn't easily visible from a public facing standpoint; yet had massive effects!
Conclusion: Get Ready for Rumours!
This hilarious, intriguing horror-comedy features some superb performances! From those high stakes events in a political drama setup; it’s clear just how interesting these roles are; yet what the interview conveys more is this really close-knit family atmosphere on set which really helped to push everyone and the product to greater heights. And now, Rumours is about to make its debut.
It’s one of the films people really shouldn’t miss. So get yourself a seat! You want that wild ride? That unexpected mix of thrillers and horror mixed into a high quality comedic environment, and a well-executed and thought out screenplay which creates those wonderful memories of an amazing creative effort? Get ready for Rumours! It’s completely out there; an experience people would be quite glad to have had. It really showcases what kind of brilliant effort and results might come from having such close-knit collaborators!
