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Orlando Bloom and the Mara sisters faced public backlash for a threesome scene in Werner Herzog's new film, 'Bucking Fastard.' While some viewers called the scene 'disgusting,' others defended it as professional acting. Bloom and Herzog emphasized the scene's sincerity and artistic depth during festival appearances.
Orlando Bloom described filming a threesome scene with Rooney and Kate Mara in Werner Herzog’s new film, Bucking Fastard, as a 'sincere' moment. The 84-year-old director explained that he deliberately stepped back during the scene, refusing to give specific instructions to allow the actors to create the intimacy naturally. Bloom, who plays the sensitive character Gareth, noted that the scene highlighted the 'innocence' of the twin sisters. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September, is loosely based on the lives of identical twins Freda and Greta Chaplin. Herzog praised Bloom’s transition away from his previous 'heartthrob' image, calling the performance a significant career step. The project marks Herzog’s first fiction film since 2019 and was written in just five days.
Werner Herzog’s new film, 'Bucking Fastard,' has premiered at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking his return to fiction after a seven-year gap. The film stars real-life sisters Kate and Rooney Mara as identical twins who speak and move in unison, a performance technique Herzog achieved by having the actors hum childhood songs until their rhythms aligned. While the film received a standing ovation at its premiere, critical reception is sharply divided, with some praising its eccentricity and others calling it a waste of talent. Herzog, now 84, declined an out-of-competition slot at Cannes to ensure the Maras could compete for acting awards in Venice. The film is dedicated to David Lynch, whose recent focus on transcendental meditation Herzog noted created a barrier to their collaboration. Herzog also expressed strong disdain for AI-generated film, calling it 'mimicry' that lacks true storytelling.
Werner Herzog’s new drama, 'Bucking Fastard,' premiered in competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2026. The film marks the first on-screen collaboration for real-life sisters Kate and Rooney Mara, who play Jean and Joan Holbrooke, Irish siblings who speak, think, and move in unison. Inspired by the 1981 case of identical twins Freda and Greta Chaplin, the story follows the sisters as they engage in arson and mischief to win back a neighbor, Orlando Bloom, before attempting to dig a tunnel through a mountain range to reach a mythical land of true love. The film received a standing ovation of approximately six and a half minutes, though critical reception was sharply divided.
Werner Herzog’s surreal drama 'Bucking Fastard' premiered at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, marking the first on-screen collaboration for sisters Kate and Rooney Mara. While the film received a standing ovation, critical reception was mixed, with some praising the performance and others dismissing the plot as incoherent. The sisters also coordinated their red carpet fashion, wearing complementary black-and-white ensembles from major luxury brands.
Werner Herzog’s first fiction film since 2019, 'Bucking Fastard,' premiered at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, where it earned a standing ovation. The film features real-life sisters Kate and Rooney Mara playing characters who speak and move in perfect unison. Herzog, who had sought to make this project for decades, wrote the script in five days after producer Jeremy Thomas suggested the Maras could play the roles of non-twin sisters. The film, which competes for the Golden Lion, was financed by Clara Wu Tsai after initial funding fell through.
Werner Herzog’s 'Bucking Fastard' premiered at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, earning a standing ovation for the Mara sisters but receiving sharply divided critical reviews.
Werner Herzog’s surreal drama 'Bucking Fastard' premiered at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, earning a 6.5-minute standing ovation but receiving sharply divided critical reception. The film, starring real-life sisters Rooney and Kate Mara as synchronized twins, competes for the Golden Lion after being rejected by Cannes. While audiences applauded Herzog’s return to the festival, critics were split between praising the unique performance and dismissing the plot as incoherent.
Werner Herzog’s 'Bucking Fastard' premiered in competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2026. The film stars Rooney and Kate Mara as Irish sisters who speak and move in unison, a concept inspired by real-life English twins Freda and Greta Chaplin. While the Maras’ synchronized performance drew praise for its discipline, critics found the 109-minute narrative thin and cinematically dull. The film, which also features Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson, was dedicated to David Lynch.
Werner Herzog’s new film, Bucking Fastard, premiered in competition at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, marking the first on-screen collaboration between sisters Kate and Rooney Mara. The film, which Herzog has sought to make for decades, features the sisters playing characters who speak in perfect unison. While the film received a standing ovation, critics noted a disconnect between its ambitious concept and its execution.
Werner Herzog’s new drama 'Bucking Fastard' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, featuring Rooney and Kate Mara as identical twins who speak in perfect unison. The film, loosely based on the 1980s British twins Freda and Greta Chaplin, explores themes of obsessive love and social rejection. While the sisters found the synchronized dialogue natural due to their shared history, critics offer mixed views on the film's execution.
Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara attended the Venice Film Festival premiere of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' a Gaza-set drama based on real emergency calls from a young girl trapped in Gaza. The film, supported by Hollywood heavyweights like Brad Pitt and Alfonso Cuarón, highlights the ongoing conflict in Gaza and aims to raise awareness through a powerful documentary-drama hybrid. The premiere was somber, with the cast and filmmakers wearing black and holding a photo of the young victim, emphasizing the film's serious message.
After its premiere at the Berlinale, the Rooney Mara-starring drama "La Cocina" has been acquired for most international territories by HanWay Films, with deals closed for various countries including France, Australia, Spain, Italy, South Korea, and more. The film, directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, is a modern-day adaptation of Arnold Wesker’s play "The Kitchen," set in a Manhattan restaurant during the lunch rush, and follows the story of undocumented cooks being investigated for missing money from the till.
Actress Rooney Mara is expecting her second child with partner Joaquin Phoenix, as she revealed her baby bump at the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named River, in 2020, and are known for their private lifestyle and commitment to veganism.
Rooney Mara is expecting her second child with fiancé Joaquin Phoenix, debuting her baby bump at the premiere of her new film La Cocina during the Berlinale International Film Festival. The couple quietly welcomed their first child, River, in 2020 and keep their relationship private. They named their son after Joaquin's late brother and have expressed concerns about the treatment of migrant children at the US-Mexico border. Rooney has spoken about motherhood and raising River with Joaquin, and the couple has yet to confirm if they are married.