In January 2021, it was introduced that Blanchett experienced been replaced by Nicole Kidman, and Javier Bardem experienced been solid as Desi Arnaz. Cate Blanchett was initially to star as Ball. After that, he wrote Hidden in This Picture which debuted off-off-Broadway at Steve Olsen's West Bank Cafe Downstairs Theatre Bar in New York City in 1988. The excellent of his initially two performs earned him a theatrical agent.