“This is crazy?” Orlando Boom almost squandered his great opportunity that was Pirates of the Caribbean

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If Orlando Bloom had followed his own intuition, one of the movie franchises that made his career shine wouldn’t be part of his filmography. You see, the idea of turning an amusement park ride into a film never crossed his mind, so the prospect of starring in it didn’t hold much appeal for him.

In an interview with L’Officiel, he expressed his reservations about taking on the role in Pirates of the Caribbean.

My representative shared that Disney intends to create a film inspired by a theme park attraction, which left me thinking, “Wow, isn’t that extraordinary?

Orlando Bloom found himself uncertain about taking up the offer, as it came at a time when he was deeply engrossed in filming the movie “Ned Kelly” in Australia. During this production, he had the opportunity to work with Geoffrey Rush, who later became his co-star in “Pirates of the Caribbean.

Instead of Bloom, Rush recognized the promise in “Pirates of the Caribbean” and urged the actor to join the venture. When the movie became a hit, Rush playfully claimed that Bloom owed him a tenth of the success.

It’s plausible that without Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom might not have accepted the role of Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean, a character that became instrumental in making him both renowned and adored by fans. This film series, however, has shown significant potential, as evidenced by the five films already produced, with Disney keen on expanding it further. At present, they are considering the best way to proceed with this development.

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2025-06-05 11:01