- Orlando Bloom has discussed his controversial threesome scene with real-life sisters Rooney and Kate Mara in director Werner Herzog 's new film, Bucking Fastard .
- Bloom portrays Gareth Mulroney, a man who enters a romantic relationship with intertwined sisters Joan and Jean Holbrooke, who dress identically, speak in unison, and fall in love with the same man.
- Speaking at the San Sebastián Film Festival, Bloom described the intimate scene as a sincere moment reflecting carnal desires, noting that his character is a simple man who quickly gets out of his depth.
- Director Werner Herzog revealed he stepped back during the scene's filming to give the actors complete freedom, praising the resulting moment for its unique charm and emotional depth.
- The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on 3 September and explores how the relationship eventually sours, culminating in Mulroney taking the sisters to court over property damage.
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