Bloom Needs to be More Manly

Orlando Bloom has been told to wear fake chest hair to look 'more manly' for his new film.

Movie bosses want the screen heartthrob to cover up with the hairy rug for his new lead role in the Crusades epic 'Kingdom of Heaven'.

Director Ridley Scott reportedly believes the actor, who stars as Paris in 'Troy', needs to cover his hairless chest to make a more convincing hero.

The 28-year-old has also been bulking up for the star part.

The actor also revealed he has been spending more time in the gym 'building up' to play the farrier-turned-warrior in the upcoming film.

But he is refusing to binge eat to help him gain weight.

He explained recently: "I could do that, but it would be the wrong sort of weight gain. And I imagine I wouldn't feel that great."