Jude Law's stinky method for his role in 'Firebrand'

Looking forward to working with Jude...

Anyone in the world would be delighted to share a set with Jude Law, one of the best actors of the 21st century, as well as one of the most handsome and elegant men in the world.

...or maybe not so much

Well, Alicia Vikander, who stars in 'Firebrand' with the British actor, will not forget this experience, and not in the best way. Apparently, the actor gave off a nauseating smell during filming. But there's an explanation for that...

A reliable Henry VIII

In the film by Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz, Jude Law plays King Henry VIII, in a performance that has been unanimously praised by critics.

A leg with gangrene

Jude Law's Henry VIII is an obscure character, overweight, paranoid, obsessed with carnal relations but, above all, with a gangrenous leg. The way the actor recreated that gangrene is disgusting.

Blood and fecal matter-scented perfume

"Blood, fecal matter, and sweat." That's what Jude Law told the press at the Tribeca Festival about the smell he had made and applied to his leg to get an authentic experience.

In cahoots

What began as a discreet aide, according to the actor, ended up being used permanently after he told his 'secret' to Karim Aïnouz. The director was enthusiastic about the initiative. "It just became a spray-fest," he said at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

An immersive experience

"Karim creates what I call a 360-degree environment to acting," Jude Law said. "You don't know where the camera is, it's all sort of set-up shots, it builds a world. So the scent was a big part of that, we wanted it to smell and feel real." And they got it.

Alicia Vikander, silent sufferer

Who suffered more than anyone from this idea of Jude Law? Obviously, his co-star, Alicia Vikander, who plays Catherine Parr. In real life, Parr was the only wife who survived Henry VIII.

A horrible experience

The actress commented at a press conference that it smelled awful when she arrived at the set. In fact, whenever they could, they opened the windows to refresh the air a little. However, it was very cold, Jude Law added.

Pay attention to Alicia Vikander's face

Everyone who knows this story will focus on Alicia Vikander's disgusted face when they go to see the movie. They will know that it is only part acting, and part because of Jude Law's exclusive perfume.

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