Orlando Bloom discussed filming an intimate scene alongside sisters Rooney Mara and Kate Mara for the movie Bucking Fastard at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
The 49-year-old actor plays the title character of Bucking Fastard, a man who becomes the romantic interest of British twin sisters Frida and Greta Chaplin in a feature film based on their real life story.
Intimate Scene Details
Speaking in an interview with Variety, Bloom described his feelings during production of the threesome scene. He said there was great simplicity in the characters and their carnal desires, alongside an innocence in the sisters.
Bloom added that his character is sensitive and quickly finds himself out of his depth. He described the sequence created on set as a very honest moment.
Social media commentary surrounding the scene gained attention on September 19, 2026, when Daily Mail Celebrity reported online on Bloom's comments about filming with the Mara sisters. A promotional trailer for the film was also presented alongside the festival coverage.
Director Direction and Style
Director Werner Herzog confessed that he chose not to guide Bloom through the intimate bedroom scene. Herzog explained that certain moments require a filmmaker to step back rather than give explicit instructions.
Herzog said he told Bloom that he was in bed with two women in his arms and had to manage the situation himself. The director added that the resulting scene was beautiful because of its charm and depth.
Background on the Cast and Production
Bloom, an English actor who achieved global fame in major film franchises, takes on the lead male role in the drama. The film draws inspiration from the real life story of Frida and Greta Chaplin, twins from the United Kingdom.
American actresses Rooney Mara and Kate Mara star opposite Bloom as the twin sisters. Herzog, the acclaimed German director known for his distinct filmmaking style, leads the project, which made its appearance during the international film festival in Spain.
The project continues its film festival presentation in San Sebastian as audiences preview the new footage and official trailer.
