Rooney and Kate Mara had to speak in unison in ‘Bucking Fastard’
Summary
Sisters Rooney and Kate Mara star as sisters who speak in unison in Werner Herzog’s new movie "Bucking Fastard," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film tells a fictional story about two sisters on a journey to find their place in the world, and it also features Orlando Bloom.Key Facts
- "Bucking Fastard" premiered at the 83rd Venice Film Festival in Italy on September 3, 2026.
- Rooney and Kate Mara play sisters named Jean and Joan Holbrooke who speak in unison throughout the film.
- Director Werner Herzog was inspired by twins he met decades ago who spoke in unison, but the story is entirely fictional.
- Herzog wrote the script in five days after deciding the Mara sisters could play the roles.
- Rooney and Kate Mara had never acted together in a movie before this film.
- The actresses found speaking in unison felt natural and musical, leading to a shortened rehearsal period of five days instead of two weeks.
- Orlando Bloom also stars in the film and is described by Herzog as stepping outside his usual roles.
- Herzog dedicated the film to the late filmmaker David Lynch and wished Lynch could see it first.
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