Orlando abandoned interviews to sign autographs and hug fans, reducing several girls to tears.

Despite being told to hurry through the actor insisted on greeting those who had waited patiently, and as fans around the park chanted his name, he even stopped to wave to those who he couldn’t get near.

Then, shortly after, Johnny - the man everyone had been waiting for - headed straight over to greet the crowds.

Dressed in jeans and a leather jacket, the actor decided he’d had his fix of giving interviews and would speak only to fans.

Hiding under his chin length mop of brown hair he turned his back to TV cameras, and it was only after much protesting and chants from fans waiting behind the crews that he briefly turned his head around to wave.

If the support at the premiere is any judge, the third instalment of the blockbuster trilogy should draw the crowds.

Orlando’s ’difficult’ year - May 18 2007
Orlando Bloom has apparently opened up about his split from Kate Bosworth last year, insisting they are still "good friends".

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star says he and Kate found it hard being apart when they were shooting films - and struggled with the public nature of their relationship, reports the Daily Mirror.

"We’re still very good friends. But it had been a difficult year for us both. Kate was on one side of the world, in Australia shooting Superman, and I was on the other, in the Bahamas for Pirates. So we tried giving each other a bit of time out. And, well, there were difficulties," he’s quoted by the paper as saying.

"In our case it was extremely unfortunate that everything was on public display. I have always tried to keep my cards close to my chest - while wearing my heart on my sleeve - but it is a really hard thing to do."

But there is good news for Orlando’s female fans - he hasn’t ruled out another relationship and even admits he’d like to settle down.

"I am a romantic and I like the idea of being in love, of thinking about that person all day long," he added.

"I’d like to start a family one day and live more of a real existence instead of being all over the place."

’Dating’s tricky when you’re famous’ - May 16 2007
Single since his split from Kate Bosworth last year, Orlando Bloom has admitted he doesn’t hold out much hope of meeting Miss Right in the near future.

"It’s tricky to date when you’re famous," says The Pirates Of The Caribbean star.

"It would take a very special kind of woman who is going to have her feet grounded enough to deal with the bizarre circumstances I find myself in."

But love life aside, the actor - who turned 30 this year - reckons he’s entering the best stage of his life.

"It just feels so good to reach 30," beams the Canterbury-born star. "To have lived this far. I actually never thought I’d make it to 30. It feels different - less urgent.

"It’s now time for reflection and how much living I want to do. As much as working has been my life, there is a shift in priorities."

Like his co-star Keira Knightley, who says she wants a break from the movie world, Orlando reveals he also wants time out from the business.