Orlando article on Roadshow
Roadshow (Japan)
May 2002
Translated by Naoko

Orlando Bloom appeared in the Lord of the Rings with long blonde hair, and with a crew cut in Black Hawk Down. But, how does he look like in person? He has a curly black hair like a little Spanish boy.

How did you feel when you saw yourself with a blonde wig? "It was surreal because I looked completely different. I enjoyed having different looks as an actor."

He attracted the attention of many people in Wilde, however, he chose to go to the drama school because "I thought I was not good enough."

For Orlando, the Lord of the Rings is his full-scale debut film.

"I was interested in films and theatres, but I thought I could not miss this opportunity, a big movie like LOTR. So I went for the audition." He told the story of his success of winning the role of Legolas. He said it was a great experience learning a lot of things from big stars during filming.

"We had the best actors, indeed. The best lesson for me was in the scene of the Council of Elrond. Being there among other actors who have very unique and different characters, I have learned how to get along with them in every moment, I learned a lot about etiquette as an actor." He said humbly.

Now he's in the spotlight as much as Hayden Christensen in the film world.

"What has changed is my life itself. For example, now I am in Japan."

He was very impressive for his steadfast-actor spirit.


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