Who is Jacob Elordi imposing Elvis Presley in Venice

Deep gentle voice, lowered eyes in a thoughtful look, Jacob Elordi he is a handsome and imposing giant, under whose shield you feel safe or crushed. As for him Elvis Presley. He’s the king of rock and roll PriscillaSofia Coppola’s new film in competition Venice Film Festival 2023. Australian actor responds toElvis From Austin Butler, who received an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination at the court of Baz Luhrmann, and is taking the exam. It resonates with vitality, imperious charm and duality as a tender lover and despot husband, as a vulnerable friend and formidable offender.
“Playing an icon like Elvis was not an easy task: I had to put on the blinders and move forward,” Jacob Elordi said at the Lido briefly, confidently and cordially.

Jacob Elordi and Kaylee Spaeny in Priscilla

In Coppola’s film, the love story between Elvis and Priscilla is shown from the point of view of her, who was only 14 years old when she entered Presley’s already brilliant orbit of success, adoring fans and socialites. “Keep the hearth burning,” he said, leaving her in Graceland while elsewhere he walked the stages, made films, filled diva flirting covers. A long courtship and a stormy marriage ended in a painful goodbye.
“I am reading a book Elvis and me Priscilla (based on the movie, Ed) and what struck me the most was the power of this love, love that never dieseven when she is not physically there,” the words of Elordi in Venice.

In arms with him Kaylie Spaeny, who plays Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, so small: protected or subordinate. But it could not be otherwise when he was surrounded by such a colossus as Jacob Elordi. 1 meter and 98 in height. Summit. Dimensions, which were no small problems for him in his debut as an actor, so much so that the big boy from Brisbane often lied about his height, missing a few centimeters: most told him that he would never work, because it would be impossible to find him perfect partners, if they hadn’t they would never have raised the camera high enough. Too high. And yet here he stands on the red carpet in the lagoon and signs autographs. And soon there will be a movie: he will become the main character of a psychological thriller Saltburn Emerald Fennel stars alongside Rosamund Pike and Carey Mulligan as an intriguing aristocrat who invites an Oxford companion to her sprawling estate.

Jacob Elordi at the photocall for the film “Priscilla” in Venice, September 4, 2023

“Jacob really did his best,” Sofia Coppola said of him. “He already has one strong natural charisma, but he tried his best to embody not only the physicality of the character, but also the emotional side as Priscilla knew him. He was inspired by Elvis’ description of Priscilla, who is always looking for something. elusive, easily disappointed“.

Elordi is now familiar with the restless and ambiguous characters. Brought attention to him and millions of followers as bad boy Noah Flynn in the three-film Netflix saga. Kissing booth. And then jump into a series about teenage hedonism Euphoria, where he showcased the toxic masculinity of Nate Jacobs, a defender who hides his self-doubt behind violence. A huge takeoff for Jacob, who left Queensland just six years ago in 2017 to bet everything on the Russian roulette of the Los Angeles auditions.

From right to left: Sofia Coppola, Priscilla Presley, Caylee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi on the red carpet of the film “Priscilla”.

What are your key players? Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen, Christian Bale, stars that share a certain swagger and equal intensity in front of the screen. This tough villain is twitching out Euphoria or the legend of world rock Elvis Presley. Are you afraid to depict such a myth? To those who ask him in Venice, Jacob Elordi replies: “I was lucky to play Elvis. No place for fear“.