Russ and Cate's very merry sex scene

Christine Sams

June 21, 2009 - 12:10AM

RUSSELL CROWE and Cate Blanchett have filmed a sex scene for the new Robin Hood blockbuster, with Crowe revealing the on-set chemistry between the pair is very merry indeed.

The two Oscar winners are in Britain filming Nottingham , the latest retelling of the tale about Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Crowe described Blanchett as "very special".

"So far we have ridden horses together, seen off the bad guys, got naked (partially), wallowed chin-deep in mud, danced by firelight, attended a funeral and kissed," said Crowe, in an email to The Sun-Herald . "What can I say? It's an interesting gig."

Blanchett inherited the role of Maid Marian after Sienna Miller was dumped from the Ridley Scott film - amid reports the female lead needed to be a little older, to complement Crowe in the leading role.

"I can't talk highly enough of her skill and sense of humour," said Crowe, of working with Blanchett. "She is a wonderful partner in crime and now that we are under way, I can't think of anyone else in this part."

Crowe, who was on a strict physical fitness campaign to trim down for his role in Nottingham , has also hosed down reports of trouble on set with director Scott.

"His gaze is steely, his demeanour determined, at 72 years old he is an inspiration to every man and woman on the set," said Crowe. "Ridley and I have never made a secret of the way we work, we agree to disagree because in the calculation of both our opinions we create the best idea. There's no yelling, no diva bullshit, we are doing our jobs to the best of our abilities and try to do something special every day."

Crowe described the Nottingham production as "gargantuan - the biggest I've ever worked with".

He has spent much of the filming last week on horseback, with scenes taking place in Wales. Crowe and Blanchett are commuting back to London regularly from the set, with their families also based in Britain during filming