• Orlando Bloom reveals his blockbuster regret
  • He didn't enjoy making THIS movie
  • He spill the beans in new interview

Orlando Bloom, the dashing British actor who's no stranger to cinematic success, recently dropped a bombshell about his role in the 2004 hit 'Troy,' a film that, despite raking in nearly $500 million worldwide, he'd rather forget. In a candid interview with Variety, Bloom confessed to blanking out the entire experience, indicating a less-than-fond recollection of his time portraying Paris, the Trojan prince.

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Having already captured hearts as "Legolas" in 'Lord of the Rings' and "Will Turner" in 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' Bloom was at the height of his fame when he took on 'Troy.' Yet, despite the film's success and star-studded cast, including Brad Pitt and Eric Bana, Bloom revealed, "I didn't want to do the movie. I didn't want to play this character." His role as Paris was a far cry from the heroic figures fans had come to love, leaving Bloom to question his place among acting legends.

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Bloom's discomfort peaked with a script requirement for Paris to appear defeated and vulnerable, an image that clashed with Bloom's own sense of self. "Crawl along the floor, having been beaten by somebody and just holds his brother's leg," Bloom recalled, expressing his initial resistance to the demeaning scene. It was a moment his agent convinced him would be pivotal, yet one that Bloom now regards with regret.

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Eric Bana & Orlando Bloom Characters: Hector & Paris Film: Troy (USA/UK/MLT 2004) Director: Wolfgang Petersen 09 May 200

Despite the film's commercial success and its basis on Homer's Iliad, Bloom's personal takeaway from 'Troy' is tinged with regret. He openly questions his decision, reflecting on the pressures and persuasions that led him to accept the role. Yet, Bloom's career did not suffer; he continued to thrive in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series and has since taken on diverse roles, including recent projects like 'Gran Turismo' and 'Carnival Row.'

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