Cate Blanchett To Play Lucille Ball in Amazon Studios' LUCY AND DESI

Amazon Studios has acquired Lucy and Desi, a drama written by Aaron Sorkin. Cate Blanchett is attached to star as TV’s pioneering star Lucille Ball. Deadline Hollywood reports the project has been in development over the past couple of years. Producers are already looking toward finding a big star to play Ball’s former husband Desi Arnaz, Javier Bardem is being considered for that role. The roles for Fred and Ethel are also being sought after.

Lucy and Desi's children, Lucie Luckinbill and Desi Arnaz Jr are involved in the authorized telling of the love/business relationship between Arnaz and Ball, whose production company launched such series as Star Trek.

The drama will be based on memoirs written by both Ball and Arnaz, rights their children have controlled since their parents died.

What do you think about Blanchette taking on the role of one of TV's most iconic comedians?