Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth I: The Golden Age

Still from The Golden Age (c) Working Title

I am SO looking forward to the release of The Golden Age - Shekhar Kapur's sequel to 1998's Elizabeth - one of my favourite films of all time, and (along with David Starkey's book and TV series) largely responsible for triggering my obsession with Elizabeth I and all things Tudor.

Cate Blanchett is my favourite Elizabeth on film, perfectly capturing the wit, intelligence, strength and vulnerability of Elizabeth I. (Anne Marie Duff coming a close second - Cate does have the advantage of already looking like the Elizabeth we know from portraits).

The Golden Age isn't out till November, so am trying to sate my cravings by watching the trailer, rewatching Elizabeth and flicking through production shots on Working Title's website.

Still and production shot from The Golden Age (c) Working Title

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[Camilla]

OOh they were filming some of that near where I live- lots of local men got to be extra's in the army and you could see the big tents on the hill where they were filming. I was too lazy to go take a closer peak!