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Cate Blanchett to Play Dylan in Biopic

By Alfons Luna May 24, 2006 (Yahoo News)

New York (AFP) — Cate Blanchett will play Bob Dylan in his "androgenous phase" in a new biopic of the great poet-songwriter's life, it was announced, as Dylan turned 65.

But even as he shows up everywhere in books, films and even a Broadway musical, Dylan, who has sought seclusion and mystery all his life, remains as enigmatic as ever.

Dylan has clearly shrugged off retirement age, taking on a new job as a radio DJ, publishing a selection of his memoirs, musing in a Martin Scorcese documentary, authorizing a stage musical with his songs — and appearing in an advert for the Victoria's Secret lingerie store chain.

And on Dylan's birthday, the Hollywood press reported that Blanchett would be among several actors — also including Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger and Richard Gere — to portray the great American folksinger in a film.

Yet the exposure is adding as many layers to his mystery as it is giving fans more insight into the composer of classics such as Like A Rolling Stone, Blowin' in the Wind and The Times They Are A-Changin'

Mystery surrounds the coming biographical film on Dylan by director Todd Haynes, who earlier took great liberties with the life of rock star David Bowie in his 1998 movie Velvet Goldmine.

Now he is recruiting an all-star cast for his Dylan film I'm Not There, in which six or seven actors will play the star to show different facets of his life and personality. Dylan has agreed to let Haynes film his biography.