Cate Blanchett Boards Two New Films During Hollywood Shutdown

Cate Blanchett is lining up two new movies for after the Hollywood shutdown is over.

The 50-year-old actress has signed on to star in Armageddon Times and Don’t Look Up, Variety reports.

Armageddon Times is based on director James Gray’s own experiences as a student at the Kew-Forest School in Queens.

Meanwhile, Don’t Look Up is a Netflix film to be helmed by Adam McKay and will also star Jennifer Lawrence.

The movie follows two low-level astronomers who embark on media tour to warn mankind of an approaching asteroid that will destroy planet Earth.

Cate has also signed on to star in an adaption of Borderlands.