Orlando Bloom did not have a good memory of this role which is however one of its best known. It is “Troy”, the peplum with Brad Pitt and Eric Bana, which he completely erased from his memory!
In the early 2000s, Orlando Bloom was one of the most prominent faces of cinema thanks to his roles in the Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean in particular. However, there is another well -known film in his filmography that he would almost like to forget: Troy, the Peplum of Wolfgang Petersen released in 2004.
Invited in the “Know Their Lines” interviews for Variety last year, Orlando Bloom was not able to recognize a replica of the character he played in the film. And for good reason, he admitted not to keep a good memory of the filming of the epic.
“” “Oh my God, Troy. Woah. In fact, I think I just erased this film from my brain“He admitted laughing.”So many people love this film, but for me, playing this character was like [il fait un geste comme s’il se coupait la tête]. Do I have the right to say all these things? I didn't want to make the film. I didn't want to play this character. The film was great.»
He particularly remembered the doubts he had compared to the weaknesses of his character compared to the other heroes of the film – and in particular the scene where Paris, beaten by Ménélas (played by Brendan Gleeson) ramps and clings to the leg of his brother Hector, interpreted by Eric Bana.
“” “It was Brad [Pitt]. It was Eric [Bana] And Peter O'Toole. But how will I play this character? It was completely contrary to everything I felt inside. At one point, it was written that Paris had to crawl on the ground after being beaten by someone and had to hold his brother's leg. I said to myself: 'I couldn't do that.' One of my agents of the time said: 'But that's this moment that will do everything!' And I was completely fooled by this sentence as an agent. I think that's why I erased that from my mind”, Concluded Orlando Bloom smiling.
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Despite his apprehensions, Trojan was a worldwide success, reporting almost half a billion dollars worldwide. Freely inspired by The iliad d'Homer, the film brings together an impressive cast: Brad Pitt, Eric BanaPeter O'Toole, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Brendan GleesonRose Byrne, Julie Christie … and of course Orlando Bloomthen at the top of its popularity.
He embodied Paris, Prince Trojan whose love story with Hélène (played by Diane Kruger) triggers the Trojan War. This role arrived at a key moment in his career, between two major sagas.
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An intense shoot for Diane Kruger too
Diane Krugeralso, keeps a contrasting memory of the shooting of Trojan. During an interview in the fall of 2023, the actress described experience as “exhilarating“But also as a”circus“:”The sets were immense, the paparazzi flew in helicopter while waiting for Brad Pitt. It was crazy!»
In addition, the release of the feature film was also not easy for her, especially because of violent criticism in Germany: “When the film was released, the German press was very, very hard with me. They found my father, whom I had not seen since I was 13 years old. They invented stories. It was really hard.»
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Likewise during the first of Trojan in Cannes where she felt “very insecure and very sad”. But fortunately, Brad Pitt – Who also regretted having turned Troy – was able to find the right words.
“” “I thought, 'Is it going to be like that, forever? I can't manage this. ' Brad could see that I was upset. He came to my room and said to me, 'I heard certain things and I want you to know that you are one of ours now. Don't let them reach. ' He was incredibly kind. It has really changed a lot for me.»
Troy remains a classic of the beloved genre of fans and can be (re) discovered in VOD.
Look at Orlando Bloom try to recognize his worship lines of dialogue during the full variety interview below:
