Cate Blanchett & Mia Wasikowska: 'Carol' Co-Stars

Cate Blanchett and Mia Wasikowska are teaming up for the big screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith‘s novella Carol.

The story is “set in 1950s New York that follows the burgeoning relationship between two very different women,” according to THR, which adds that production is slated to begin February 2013 in London and New York.

Producers Stephen Woolley and Elizabeth Karlsen said they “were thrilled” to have Cate and Mia on board for the project, “two of the most talented actors working today.”

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