Cate Blanchett: To appear as Maid Marion opposite Russell Crowe's Robin Hood

Cate Blanchett: To appear as Maid Marion opposite Russell Crowe's Robin Hood

Finally, actor Russell Crowe finally has his Robin Hood leading lady.

Cate Blanchett will play Maid Marian in the upcoming adventure film, starring Crowe as Robin of Loxley, according to Variety.

The film will be directed by Ridley Scott, which had been called "Nottingham" but is undergoing a title change.

This film's script has reportedly evolved into a "Gladiator"-esque version of the legendary Robin Hood tale.

Cate steps into the role of Marian, which at one time belonged to Sienna Miller . However, she left the project late last year. Filming on the $130 million movie is slated to begin in early April.

Cate Blanchett last appeared on the big screen opposite Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Blanchett will also lend her voice to the upcoming animated film, "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," alongside George Clooney.