Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett is returning to the London stage, taking on the role of Arkadina in Anton Chekhov’s “ The Seagull ,” reports BBC News.

The production will run for six weeks at London’s Barbican Theatre starting in February 2025.

Joining Blanchett in the cast is Tom Burke , recognized for his role in the BBC series “Strike” and in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” The two recently collaborated on Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming film “Black Bag.”

In the play, Blanchett’s character, Arkadina, is a celebrated actress. The story unfolds over a weekend at her family’s country estate, where conflicts arise as her son struggles to escape her shadow. Burke’s character, Trigorin, is Arkadina’s lover and a famous writer who becomes the romantic target of an aspiring young actress.

Director Thomas Ostermeier told BBC News: "I have known and admired Cate for many years, and seeing her on stage is always a privilege. I am thrilled that we will embark on our first artistic collaboration with this production of "The Seagull" at the Barbican, and that London will witness this once-in-a-lifetime actress in one of the most iconic theatrical roles of Arkadina."

"I am also very pleased to be establishing a new artistic partnership with Tom Burke, who will play the role of Trigorin," Ostermeier added.

"The Seagull" will be produced by Wessex Grove, the same team behind Ostermeier's recent production of "An Enemy of the People," which starred Matt Smith.

This production follows another staging of "The Seagull" in London two years ago, which featured Emilia Clarke, known for her role in "Game of Thrones."

Blanchett's last appearance at the Barbican was in the 2012 production of "Big and Small (Gross und Klein)." Her most recent stage role in London was in "When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other," which was performed at the National Theatre in 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The renowned actress has been nominated for eight Academy Awards throughout her career, winning two for her roles in “The Aviator” and “Blue Jasmine.”