Cate Blanchett Plays It Straight in Zellner Brothers’ Offbeat Alien Comedy Alpha Gang
Cate Blanchett stars in and produces Alpha Gang, an absurd yet sincere alien-invasion comedy from David and Nathan Zellner, set in 1950s Eastern Europe with an international ensemble that includes Lea Seydoux, Lily-Rose Depp, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Riley Keough, Doona Bae and Dave Bautista. Described as “alien Chekhovian,” the film emphasizes grounded, heartfelt humor over spectacle, was shot on historic sites in Bulgaria and Croatia, and premiered at the Telluride Film Festival after years of development. Blanchett’s involvement helped bring the project to fruition, culminating in a bold final-act role for her.