Orlando Bloom's new film has generated controversy following an unusual scene featuring real-life sisters Kate Mara and Rooney Mara. The 49-year-old actor stars in Bucking Fastard, in which the Mara sisters portray twins Jean and Joan Holbrooke. The narrative follows the two sisters as they search for a place where true love is believed to be possible, digging a tunnel through a mountain along the way. Katy Perry's ex plays a man named Gareth Mulroney in the film, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
A specific sequence sparked the most significant reaction, showing Orlando sharing an intimate moment with both sisters, who are siblings in real life as well. Discussing the experience, Kate and Rooney noted that growing up together helped them feel comfortable on set. "There was just an unspoken world between us that we didn't have to work very hard to create at all. I've never laughed so much; it was a very once-in-a-lifetime, unique experience," they said. However, viewers expressed discomfort online, labeling the scene "weird" and questioning the sisters' decision to film it.
The film has garnered mixed reviews from critics. The Guardian awarded it two stars, while Variety described it as "extravagantly weird." Despite the divided reception, the controversial sequence has undeniably thrust the movie into the spotlight.