The Low Pay of a Breakout Role

Orlando Bloom’s portrayal of the elven warrior Legolas in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy made him famous. Still, the actor reportedly made only $175,000 for his role in the entire trilogy, as reported by Lad Bible.

In an interview with SiriusXM host Howard Stern, Bloom explained that Legolas was his first significant film role, and he didn’t have a big name in the industry then. Despite the low pay, Bloom expressed his gratitude for his time filming in New Zealand, calling it the “greatest gift of my life” and saying he would do it again for half the salary.

Orlando Bloom’s Career Boost

Despite the low pay, Bloom’s appearance in the Lord of the Rings trilogy greatly boosted his career. He went from a relative unknown to a superstar overnight, and his appearance in the franchise paved the way for more significant roles.

Before releasing the final Lord of the Rings film, Bloom starred in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl alongside Johnny Depp. The film’s unexpected success helped elevate Bloom’s career to new heights, and he continued to star in the franchise’s sequels, reportedly earning multi-million-dollar salaries for each film.

Bloom’s Ongoing Success

Today, Bloom remains a recognizable face in Hollywood and continues to star in high-profile films and TV series. He recently starred in the Amazon fantasy series Carnival Row, which completed its second and final season in March 2022. Bloom is also set to star in the upcoming Gran Turismo film, the action thriller Red Right Hand and the sports thriller The Cut.

FAQ

How much did Orlando Bloom make for his role in the Lord of the Rings trilogy?

Orlando Bloom reportedly made only $175,000 for his role in the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Did Orlando Bloom enjoy filming the Lord of the Rings trilogy?

Despite the low pay, Orlando Bloom expressed his gratitude for his time filming the Lord of the Rings trilogy, calling it the “greatest gift of my life” and saying he would do it again for half the salary.

What other films and TV series have Orlando Bloom starred in?

Orlando Bloom has starred in various films and TV series, including Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hobbit, and Carnival Row. He is also set to star in the upcoming Gran Turismo film, the action thriller Red Right Hand and the sports thriller The Cut.

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