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Hollywood News Updated May 17, 2026 · 22:16

Selena Gomez and Cate Blanchett Team Up with 'The Brutalist' Director Brady Corbet

Selena Gomez and Cate Blanchett are set to star together in an upcoming film directed by Brady Corbet, known for 'The Brutalist'. Michael Fassbender will also join the cast of the still-untitled project. Corbet has described the film as an "X-rated" feature set primarily in the 1970s, with a 200-page script. The film is reportedly being shot using rare eight-perf 65mm cameras and marks Corbet's fourth feature.

Selena Gomez to team up with Cate Blanchett with 'The Brutalist' director's upcoming film

Los Angeles, May 17

Actress-singer Selena Gomez is set to join forces with actress Cate Blanchett in an upcoming film alongside Michael Fassbender.

The film is helmed by Brady Corbet, who is known for 'The Brutalist'. During a masterclass at Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Cate Blanchett let slip that she's "about to work with Brady Corbet on a film", reports 'Variety'.

She has indeed been cast in the Oscar-nominated helmer's next feature, with Selena also starring in addition to Fassbender.

The InSneider had previously reported Selena's casting. Plot details of the still untitled film remain shrouded in secrecy, though Brady Corbet has said in interviews that he was looking to make an "X-rated" feature set in the '70s.

He told 'The Hollywood Reporter', "The film spans from the 19th century into the present day, it's just predominantly focused on the '70s. The film is really, really genre-defying".

It's also reportedly being shot using very rare eight-perf 65mm cameras. At the Storyhouse Screenwriting Festival in Dublin last month, Corbet teased that the new film will be lengthy, saying it has a 200-page script.

As per 'Variety', 'The Brutalist' was a 165-page script and had a three-and-a-half hour runtime. Andrew Morrison is producing the next Corbet project for his Kaplan Morrison production banner. It will mark Corbet's fourth feature, having directed 2015's "The Childhood of a Leader" and 2018's "Vox Lux" before 'The Brutalist'.

Cate Blanchett has worked with auteurs including Martin Scorsese, Guillermo del Toro, David Fincher and Wes Anderson. She most recently starred in Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother', which won the Golden Lion at last year's Venice Film Festival.

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Priya S
Not sure about this combo. Selena is more pop star than serious actress, and Cate is a powerhouse. Hope the script gives her something substantial to work with. Also, X-rated in the 70s? Will it even release here without cuts? 🎬
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Michael C
Another period film from Corbet? The Brutalist was amazing but exhausting. 200-page script means 4+ hours in theater. Better stock up on popcorn and chai! Still, 8-perf 65mm cameras sound incredible for the big screen experience.
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Sneha F
Can we talk about how this cast is actually diverse? Gomez, Blanchett, Fassbender - that's star power. But I wish Indian actors got such international collaborations. Imagine Deepika or Alia in something like this! 🇮🇳
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Rahul R
Genre-defying and X-rated? Sounds like Corbet is going full experimental. After The Brutalist's success, he's earned the right to do whatever he wants. But will this be as deep as his previous work or just shock value? Curious to see.
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Emma D
Cate Blanchett in a Corbet film? Yes please! She's been phenomenal in everything from Tar to Carol. And Selena has been improving - her work in Only Murders in the Building shows growth. This could be a cinematic masterpiece if done right.

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