Cast of Elizabeth

Cate Blanchett plays the central character of Elizabeth I, the strong and influential Queen of England.

Joseph Fiennes portrays Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, a close advisor and rumored love interest of Queen Elizabeth I.

Geoffrey Rush takes on the role of Sir Francis Walsingham, a loyal advisor to Queen Elizabeth I known for his intelligence and espionage skills.

Christopher Eccleston plays the Duke of Norfolk, a powerful and ambitious nobleman who becomes entangled in political plots.

John Gielgud portrays The Pope, who plays a significant role in the political and religious challenges faced by Queen Elizabeth I.

Richard Attenborough stars as Sir William Cecil, an influential advisor and statesman in the court of Queen Elizabeth I.

Fanny Ardant takes on the role of Mary of Guise, a formidable political figure involved in the complex European power struggles of the time.

Éric Cantona portrays Monsieur de Foix, a French diplomat involved in the political machinations of the era.

Vincent Cassel plays Duc d'Anjou, a suitor vying for the hand of Queen Elizabeth I and seeking political advantage.

Kathy Burke stars as Queen Mary Tudor, the Catholic monarch whose reign preceded that of Queen Elizabeth I.

Edward Hardwicke portrays the Earl of Arundel, a nobleman caught up in the political intrigues of the Elizabethan era.

Emily Mortimer takes on the role of Kat Ashley, a loyal and trusted confidante of Queen Elizabeth I.