In a recent video from Variety, Orlando Bloom revealed that he regrets participating in the movie Troy, where he played the character of Paris. In this context, Bloom admitted: “I didn’t want to make the movie. I didn’t want to play this character.” His statement has surprised many, as Troy featured a star-studded cast that included Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Diane Kruger, Rose Byrne, and Peter O’Toole, making it a highly visible project at the time.
A movie in which no cast member ended up happy
Bloom, who was one of the most popular faces of the 2000s thanks to his participation in franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean, mentioned that his experience in Troy was complex. During the video, the actor made a gesture that simulated slitting his throat while talking about his role and reflected on a scene in which his character was shown to be vulnerable, a representation that he felt was contrary to his personal convictions.
It is not just Bloom who has expressed his discontent. Other cast members, such as Peter O’Toole, have also voiced their frustrations. O’Toole, who played King Priam, criticized director Wolfgang Petersen, saying, “Yuck. What a disaster.” For her part, Diane Kruger spoke about how uncomfortable the casting process was, recalling feeling like “a piece of meat” when facing the studio executives.
Despite the negative opinions, Troy was a commercial success, with a production cost of 175 million dollars and a revenue of 497.4 million. However, the critics were not so generous, giving it a score of 56 on Metacritic. This mix of successes and disappointments has led actors like Brad Pitt to reflect on their subsequent professional decisions, investing in projects more focused on quality.
