The resurgence of Oasis this summer, with their return to stadiums across the UK, has ignited a wave of excitement among fans in their hometown and beyond. This frenzy has even reached those who typically shy away from popular culture.
The tumultuous relationship between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher continues to captivate both die-hard fans and casual observers. Their reunion tour has sparked rumors and intrigue about their dynamic, turning their distinct personalities—Liam’s fiery and outspoken nature versus Noel’s more introspective approach—into cultural phenomena of their own.
Interestingly, it appears that Liam Gallagher has also served as a surprising muse for actor Orlando Bloom. While preparing for his role as a struggling actor turned undercover criminal in Amazon’s new gangster comedy Deep Cover, Bloom drew inspiration from the famous Mancunian.
In Deep Cover, Bloom stars alongside Bryce Dallas Howard, who plays improv teacher Kat Bryant, and Nick Mohammed, known for his role in Ted Lasso, as a socially awkward IT worker. Together, they are enlisted by the police to surveil London’s criminal underbelly. Bloom’s character, Marlon Swift—whose undercover alias is “Roach”—is a wannabe Hollywood star trapped in the world of television commercials.
Released in June on Amazon Prime, Deep Cover is directed by Tom Kingsley, known for the acclaimed Channel 4 show Stath Lets Flats, and features a screenplay by Derek Connolly, Ben Ashenden, Colin Trevorrow, and Alexander Owen.
In an interview, Bloom, who hails from Canterbury, shared that Oasis played a significant role in his youth, as they were among his first concerts. “My character is from Manchester, so I really leaned into the physicality of the band, especially Liam’s. I had a lot of fun with that,” he remarked.
Bloom’s portrayal of Marlon marks a departure from his usual roles as the earnest Legolas in The Lord of the Rings or adventurous Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Now at 48, he seems to have moved away from the Hollywood limelight in favor of more independent films that bring him back to the UK and allow him to infuse his characters with an edgier, Oasis-inspired flair.
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