Jude Law used an unusual scent to immerse himself in the role of aging King Henry VIII

Jude Law’s new film “Instigator” will long be remembered by his colleagues. The premiere of the film directed by Karim Ainuz took place on May 21 at the Cannes Film Festival. The double Oscar nominee played the King of England Henry VIII. Alicia Vikander played the role of his last and sixth wife, Catherine Parr. To understand the psychology of the monarch in the last years of her life, Lowe decided to call on a professional perfumer.

Still from the movie “Instigator” (2023)

Photo source: Brouhaha Entertainment

“I read interesting facts about him during this time. Heinrich smelled from three rooms, because he had gangrene on his leg and he hid it with rose oil,” said the actor at a press conference after the show. “I just thought it would have a big impact if I smelled really bad.” As a result, the specialist offered Jude a special aromatic blend to work on the “Somehow she managed to create this extraordinary essence that exuded pus, blood, feces and…sweat,” he said.

Beginning to use a little perfume, Lowe gradually got the taste and started applying the scent not only to himself, but also spraying it on the pitch. “When he came to shoot, it was terrible,” director Karim Ainuz added with a smile.

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