The Lord of the Rings Cast's Hilarious Teasing of Orlando Bloom
The Lord of the Rings cast had a field day with Orlando Bloom's immaculate appearance on set. Despite playing the ageless warrior Legolas, Bloom was only in his early twenties, and his co-stars couldn't resist the temptation to tease him. Viggo Mortensen, in particular, loved to point out Bloom's pristine hair, face, and hands, which stood in stark contrast to the dirty, blood-stained battles Legolas endured.
During a career retrospective at the 2025 Fan Expo Chicago, Bloom recalled the lighthearted banter, saying, 'I was the butt of most of the jokes because I never got dirty.' He added, 'Legolas never gets blood, never gets dirty. Viggo would love to talk about my pretty hair, clean face, and hands and nails and stuff. It was funny.'
But the fun didn't end there. Bloom's time in New Zealand with the cast was nothing short of magical. He described it as 'a lot of fun' and a 'family of friends.'
As for a potential return to Middle-earth, Bloom is eager to reprise his role as Legolas. The upcoming film 'The Hunt for Gollum' has sparked speculation, and Bloom has expressed his interest in returning. However, despite his enthusiasm, there's no official confirmation yet. Bloom, now twice the age of his Legolas portrayal, hinted at AI's potential involvement, but the real news is his desire to return to the franchise.
In his own words, Bloom said, 'It was a pretty magical time in my life, and it's one of those things where there's not a downside to it.' Fans eagerly await news of his return, hoping to see him once again bring Legolas to life, whether it's through AI or a new project.