Pirates star will return to his theatrical roots in a London production this summer.
By Courtney Lear
LONDON, UK (Hollywood Today) 5/23/07 – After seizing ships and hearts in the much anticipated “Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End,” set to open in cinemas this Friday, Orlando Bloom has revealed his next takeover will be the stage of London’s West End.
“I wanted to feel like going back to basics… and having just a completely different experience,” Bloom told Reuters.
Following the lead of “Harry Potter’s” Daniel Radcliffe who appeared in the controversial “Equus” in a recent theater stint, Bloom is taking a break from playing elves and pirates on film to appear in a revival of “In Celebration” by British playwright David Storey, due to open in July.
“It just felt like I wanted to get back into the driver’s seat of my career and my life, and part of that is coming back to what I have known in the past… really solidifying the foundation of my working career,” he said.
The British actor said theater was his original plan after graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, but a big break in Hollywood couldn’t be ignored and once he started the ball kept rolling.
Beyond this production Bloom’s hiatus from film is indefinite, but he clarified that he would not rule out making a fourth “Pirates” film at a later date.
“It’s been an incredible ride for everyone involved,” he said. “Who knows what the future holds. Right now I can’t even think about that.”
Following the lead of “Harry Potter’s” Daniel Radcliffe who appeared in the controversial “Equus” in a recent theater stint, Bloom is taking a break from playing elves and pirates on film to appear in a revival of “In Celebration” by British playwright David Storey, due to open in July.”It just felt like I wanted to get back into the driver’s seat of my career and my life, and part of that is coming back to what I have known in the past… really solidifying the foundation of my working career,” he said.The British actor said theater was his original plan after graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, but a big break in Hollywood couldn’t be ignored and once he started the ball kept rolling. At just 30 years of age, the heartthrob has had successful roles in huge blockbuster titles including “Troy”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and most recently his return as Will Turner in the third installment of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” which premiered in LA on Tuesday.Beyond this production Bloom’s hiatus from film is indefinite, but he clarified that he would not rule out making a fourth “Pirates” film at a later date.”It’s been an incredible ride for everyone involved,” he said. “Who knows what the future holds. Right now I can’t even think about that.”