Jacob Elordi: from euphoria to Elvis Presley in Priscilla (in Venice)

Today is a day in Venice Jacob Elordi. The main character in the role Elvis Presleyfrom the biopic Sofia Coppola dedicated to the ex-wife of the king. plays here Kaylie Spaeny. Priscilla based on the autobiography of the former Mrs. Presley, is in competition today.

Trailer for Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, in competition at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.

Jacob Elordi first time at Venice Film Festival for Priscilla

And he, Jacob, is one of the most anticipated faces on the Lido. He received special permission from the actors’ union to be here. And he didn’t miss the opportunity. To the delight of his very young fans. Looking forward to the weekend to see at least from afar a fragment of his idol. Not that it’s that difficult, given the actor’s height of 96 meters. He doesn’t shy away from it: he learned the rules of the game early and has some fun on his first time at the Venice Film Festival.

Adolescence between theater and rugby

Elordi is experiencing the first real acting test of her brilliant career. No more teenagers caught (and lost) between love and drugs. But the young man is on top of the world. With all the ensuing consequences. I also like what happens to him. An Australian from Brisbane, born in 1997, Jacob Elordi is one of the leading faces of the new generation conquering Hollywood.

An ancient soul with the physique of a modern gladiator, Jacob divided his time equally between theater and rugby throughout his school years. Romantic inclinations, in the end, made a choice in favor of him. This is also the first cameo in a big movie: Pirates of the Caribbean – Salazar’s Revenge (2017).

Kissing Booth Trilogy

Because it immediately became clear that Elordi’s fate was sealed. Netflix Trilogy, Kissing booth made him a star literally overnight. But heartthrob Noah is a character close to a man like Jacob. Always looking for new thrills from another role. From the new part. “I see an abyss when I walk along its edge. I have only one fear: what will be the step from which I can never return? ”He admitted just a few months ago. GQ America talking about “hunger” for work, about being lost in characters.

Anxiety Euphoria

Those who worked with him were impressed by the constant concentration of such a small boy. “Work is the North Star. As long as I do this, I’m fine. I can be anyone, anywhere, from any family,” he tried to explain. Esq. “But the problem is in the moments between the two works. There are days when you sit at home, and those days are hard. Because it’s like I have a pool, a TV, a couch and a tree, and I can’t have Sunday lunch with my mom.”

It’s not existential anxiety yet. But little is missing. Maybe that’s why his interpretation in the series, which is (too?) crudely about generation Z, is ideal. IN Euphoria Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs

Roles that make Jacob Elordi great

Let’s be clear: Jacob is not Nate. But it was the character who revealed the talent. It showed what he was capable of beyond teen drama. “Every pain, loss, happiness or sadness that we experience throughout our existence is always here, hiding in our bones. We just need to find a way to achieve it,” is his mantra. For this reason, the role of the American Elvis (“Dad, all the roles that I play are all American,” he explained to his parent, who did not understand why he never used his accent) is a real challenge.

But, perhaps, only for those who know him little. Because in Hollywood, not only were they fascinated by the deep eyes of the Australian. Emerald Fennell she did not hesitate to invite him to her new film “Saltburn”. Where does he operate next to Barry Keoghan (another face worth remembering) as a charming and eccentric young aristocrat.

We’ll see it at the end of the year. Even if the actors’ strike will revolutionize the calendars. Therefore, there is not even a certain release date for the thriller. He went this way, presented in Tribeca. or drama On fast horses. One thing is for sure: nothing will go unnoticed.

Love Jacob Elordi

Someone like Jacob Elordi can’t ignore the unconditional love of the teenage fans who have followed him ever since. Kissing booth. And no matter how hard he tried, his personal life each time became public.

From a love affair with Joey Kinghis partner is also on the set of three films Kissing boothfor flirting – never admitted – with a co-star Euphoria. What Zendaya who preferred Spider-Man to him Tom Holland.

Relations with were long and serious Kaia Gerber. Who, ironically, found herself single again, found love again among the other Elvis movies, Austin Butler. But Elordi, too, was soon comforted. With an influential person Olivia Jade Giannulli. A story born without much expectation from both in 2021 and which, despite the ups and downs and what a break, continues.