
Harrison Ford talks about Cate Blanchett's portrayal as villain in "Indiana Jones" :
"She has made a stunning contribution to the film. She is absolutely wonderful as Irina Spalko, a very strong and vivid character. We're very lucky to have Cate."
"Cate is a totally professional actress. She has no requirement or need to stay in character between takes. She is a perfectly appropriate social companion when the camera isn't rolling."
"What I can tell you is that the first time I met Cate, she was bewigged and in costume. We were pressed into service very quickly, so we didn't have very much time for small talk. About two weeks later, there was this blonde girl on the set, hanging around near the camera. I said to somebody, "Who is that blonde chick?" He said, "You idiot, that's Cate Blanchett." Cate's portrayal of her character is so strong and successful, I didn't recognize her out of costume."
(Quote from PDI, May 16,2008 issue)