Jacob Elordi’s Meteoric Rise: From Netflix Star to Critical Acclaim and High-Profile Projects

A Breakthrough Year in Cinema

Australian actor Jacob Elordi, who first gained attention with Netflix’s The Kissing Booth in 2018, has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors at age 27, particularly through his work in independent productions like Priscilla and Saltburn.

Critical Acclaim and Recognition

Elordi’s performance as Felix Catton in Emerald Fennell’s psychological drama Saltburn has been hailed as a star-making role, with critics from Empire, The Detroit News, and the Chicago Sun-Times praising his work. BBC News described him as “a revelation”. His performance earned him nominations for both Supporting Actor and the EE Rising Star Award at the BAFTAs.

Having multiple significant roles released in the same year has demonstrated Elordi’s versatility and work ethic, doubling his exposure to voters and industry professionals.

Upcoming Projects and Future Prospects

2025 promises to be another significant year for Elordi, with several major projects in the pipeline. He will lead the series The Narrow Road to the Deep North, scheduled for April, a drama series based on Richard Flanagan’s novel set in Asia during World War II, where he plays a surgeon dealing with prison camp devastation.

Perhaps most notably, Elordi will collaborate with acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro, taking on the challenging role of Frankenstein’s monster in a Netflix production. The film will see him working alongside Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth, who will portray Victor and Elizabeth Frankenstein.

Impact on Contemporary Cinema

His recent portrayal of Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla demonstrated his range as an actor, with Coppola specifically choosing him for the role due to his “effect on women” during their first meeting, which she found comparable to Elvis’s own charisma.