The Brothers Bloom

The Brothers Bloom

The Brothers Bloom

Penelope

Bloom

Stephen

Curator

Diamond Dog

Narrator (voice)

Young Stephen

Charleston

The Duke

Rose

Himself

Apple Cart Vendor

Albino

Young Girl

Young Boy

Charleston's Wife

Chief of Police

Snack Car Attendant

Oafish Foster Father

Foster Dad

Foster Mom

Excited Boy

Excited Boy

Party Guest (uncredited)

Bar Patron (uncredited)

German Bar Owner (uncredited)

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Rian Johnson originally had Mark Ruffalo in mind to play the part that Adrien Brody eventually played. It was the two actors themselves that suggested swapping.

Adrien Brody helped Rachel Weisz learn how to skateboard and to rap.

The three main characters are based on characters from James Joyce's "Ulysses" (which in turn is based on Homer's "Odyssey"). Stephen is based on Stephen Daedalus, a restless young writer in two of Joyce's novels; in "The Brothers Bloom", Stephen plans their cons with a writer's flair. Bloom is based on Leopold Bloom, who is wandering around Dublin, trying to find himself and his way back to his wife. In The Brothers Bloom, Bloom is figuratively looking for himself, and ultimately finds his way to Penelope. In "The Odyssey", Penelope is Odysseus' wife who waits for him through all of his travels; likewise, here, Penelope awaits Bloom through his wanderings.

When the Brothers Bloom first visit Penelope's castle, they are driving a Cadillac Seville. Bloom asks Bang Bang, "This a '78 Caddy? Controversial choice." The car is actually a 1983 Seville, whose bodystyle was built from 1980-1985.

Bloom: Trying to get something real by telling yourself stories is a trap.

Stephen: You were the only audience I ever needed.

Young Stephen: [to Bloom, after finishing their first con] So how's it feel?