The Amazon rainforest is about to get a lot more crowded with Hollywood A-listers. Orlando Bloom has officially joined the cast of the upcoming thriller The Last of the Tribe, starring alongside Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke and trailblazing Brazilian actress and activist Zaya Guarani.
This project isn’t just your average action flick; it’s a propulsive, moral-heavy thriller that tackles one of the most urgent environmental and human rights crises of our time.
The Plot: Corporate Greed Meets a Moral Reckoning
Based on the acclaimed non-fiction book by investigative journalist Monte Reel, The Last of the Tribe follows a harrowing journey into the "wild heart" of the Brazilian Amazon.
Ethan Hawke stars as William Phelan, a washed-out Chicago cop who has traded his badge for a paycheck as a corporate mercenary.
Phelan is sent to the rainforest to investigate a suspicious death at a massive construction site.
During his mission, he stumbles upon a shocking secret: evidence of a massacre targeting an uncontacted Indigenous tribe.
The Discovery: Phelan encounters the last surviving member of the tribe (played by Guarani), forcing him to choose between a lucrative corporate cover-up and his own soul.
While Bloom’s specific role remains under wraps, his addition adds significant star power to a cast already buzzing with talent.
A Powerhouse Creative Team
The film is being brought to life by a team that knows how to handle "elevated genre" storytelling:
Director: Claudio Borrelli (Vultures).
Writer: Three-time Emmy nominee Mark Bailey (Downfall: The Case Against Boeing).
Executive Producer: Legendary filmmaker Fernando Meirelles, the visionary behind the masterpiece City of God.
Producer: Ed Saxon, the Oscar-winning producer of The Silence of the Lambs.
"In this story, the rainforest is both the villain and the savior," says director Claudio Borrelli. "That natural and forever conflict is the essence of what I want to capture."
Why This Film Matters: Real-World Themes
Beyond the high-stakes suspense, The Last of the Tribe aims to shine a light on the destruction of the Amazon and the plight of its Indigenous peoples.
The casting of Zaya Guarani is particularly significant. An Indigenous activist from the Guarani Mbya ethnicity, Guarani was born and raised in the Amazon. Her involvement ensures an authentic voice at the center of a story about contemporary colonization and environmental justice.
What’s Next for Orlando Bloom?
Bloom has been busy lately, pivoting toward gritty, character-driven roles. Fans can catch him in the upcoming boxing drama The Cut and the action-thriller Red Right Hand. His move into The Last of the Tribe suggests a continued interest in projects that blend physical intensity with deep, social-conscious themes.
Are you excited to see Orlando Bloom and Ethan Hawke team up? Let us know in the comments!
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