Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has endorsed the idea of Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi playing the roles of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen today.Earlier this year, The Hollywood Reporter claimed that a new TV series based on the original Stephanie Meyer book series was in the works.While no details of casting have been unveiled yet, Hardwicke – who helmed the original 2008 film starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson – spoke about possible stars today that could take over.Speaking on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, host Josh Horowitz asked: “Is there anyone in the new crop today? Like who do you cast? Is Jacob Elordi Edward Cullen today? Is Jenna Ortega…”.Hardwicke then interjected: “Oh yeah, that would be perfect.”“Have you seen Saltburn? He’s amazing,” she added of Elordi. “He probably would be Edward today.
Jacob Elordi Confesses Regret Over His Fan-Favorite Role
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Elvis Presley in “Priscilla.” However, there is one role that Elordi didn’t exactly love, and fans are reeling from his confession.Jacob Elordi might be known for his more mainstream roles. However, before playing Nate Jacobs and Elvis Presley, the actor caught the attention of fans as Noah Flynn in “The Kissing Booth” films. The Netflix trilogy co-starred Joey King, Joel Courtney, Taylor Zahar Perez, and Molly Ringwald.The movies revolve around Elle (King) as she finds an unexpected romance with Noah (Elordi), who is the older brother of her best friend Lee (Courtney).
The relationship causes problems between Elle and Lee. Meanwhile, life gets in the way as Elle and Noah try to keep their relationship together during ups and downs.While fans loved Elordi’s portrayal of Noah Flynn in the films, the actor was less enthusiastic about the role.“I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies,” the actor told GQ. “Those movies are ridiculous.
They’re not universal. They’re an escape,” he added.“The Kissing Booth” was one of Jacob Elordi’s first movies. He eventually signed on for two sequels to the film.
However, the actor wasn’t happy about appearing in the movies.“My ‘one for them,’ I’ve done it,” the actor described the situation of signing on for the films in hopes of getting better roles down the road. Elordi added that the mentality can become “a trap” because “it can become 15 for them, none for you. You have no original ideas, and you’re dead inside.
So it’s a fine dance.”Of course, Elordi did eventually get better roles. He’s now become an in-demand actor in Hollywood. He’s receiving critical acclaim for his roles, and his star continues to rise.Meanwhile, “The Kissing Booth” films weren’t all terrible
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‘Twilight’ Director Says Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega ‘Would Be Perfect’ as Edward and Bella in Reboot
Ellise Shafer “Twilight” catapulted Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to fame when it first premiered in 2008, leading the two to fruitful careers on screen. But who would play Edward Cullen and Bella Swan if the saga was rebooted today? According to Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first “Twilight” film, Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega “would be perfect” as the star-crossed lovers.
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Saltburn opened in theaters.The dark comedy from Emerald Fennell, the Oscar-winning director of Promising Young Woman, is receiving fairly positive – but not glowing – reviews. The performances from its cast, however, are uniformly earning praise. Now, as some of the actors promote the title, one quote in particular has many gay fans rushing to buy a ticket.In an interview with Variety, star and current sensation Jacob Elordi opened up about one scene in particular that is quite adult in nature.
Ciaran Hinds Joins ‘Euphoria’ Star Jacob Elordi in Prime Video and Sony’s Australian Miniseries ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Veteran actor Ciaran Hinds and Odessa Young have joined Euphoria star Jacob Elordi in the cast of premium Australian miniseries “The Narrow Road to the Deep North.” Production is now under way. An adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel by Richard Flanaghan, the five-part series is love story set against the backdrop of World War II. Production is by Curio Pictures with Prime Video releasing the title in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Inside GQ's Men of the Year Event: See 150+ Photos of Kim Kardashian, Jacob Elordi, & More Partying with Celeb Friends!
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Taylor Zakhar Perez Responds to Jacob Elordi's Comments Slamming 'The Kissing Booth' Movies
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‘Kissing Booth’ Star Taylor Zakhar Perez Responds to Jacob Elordi Criticizing Their Netflix Films: ‘It’s a Shame That Was His Experience’
Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor “The Kissing Booth” actor Taylor Zakhar Perez says he was surprised by co-star Jacob Elordi’s criticism of the rom-com franchise. “I thought it was a shame because to my knowledge, everybody else had such a wonderful experience,” Perez told me Thursday at the GQ Men of the Year party at Bar Marmont in West Hollywood. “It’s a shame that was his experience on the set.
Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, & Carey Mulligan Hit the Red Carpet at 'Saltburn' Premiere
The stars of Emerald Fennell‘s new movie are hitting the red carpet!
Jacob Elordi Turned Down A ‘Superman’ Audition & Has No Interest In Superhero Roles Right Now
Jacob Elordi has quickly become one of the most sought-after actors in the world. Thanks to a scene-stealing role in “Euphoria,” as well as some acclaimed performances since, he’s seemingly always in the conversation when it comes to the next generation of massive stars.
Jacob Elordi turned down ‘Superman’ audition because it was “too dark”
Superman film.Speaking to GQ for a feature interview, the 26-year-old actor was asked if there was a chance to see him in a superhero film in the coming years. “Not particularly, no.
Jacob Elordi slams ‘Kissing Booth’ franchise as ‘ridiculous’: You’re ‘dead inside’
the 26-year-old Aussie actor graces the cover, Elordi told the magazine that his “Kissing Booth” films on Netflix were “ridiculous movies” and made him feel “dead inside.” “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies,” he said of the wildly popular franchise. “Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal.
Jacob Elordi Refused to Audition for Superman Because ‘That’s Too Dark for Me,’ Calls ‘The Kissing Booth’ Films ‘Ridiculous’: ‘I Didn’t Want to Make’ Them
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jacob Elordi revealed in a new interview with GQ magazine that he turned down a request to audition for Superman. While the actor did not name the specific superhero movie project, it’s likely he was referring to James Gunn’s 2025 tentpole “Superman: Legacy” as the film went through casting in the spring and summer months. David Corenswet was announced in June as Gunn’s Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan cast as Lois Lane.
Jacob Elordi on Why He Turned Down Reading for Superman, Why He Didn't Want to Make 'Kissing Booth' Films, Playing Elvis Right Austin Butler & More
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Jacob Elordi ate a pound of bacon every day to play Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley in Priscilla.The Euphoria actor – who plays the rock and roll icon in Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama about his relationship with ex-wife Priscilla Presley – detailed how bacon became a key part of his diet ahead of filming.“You ate a lot of bacon,” Coppola said to Elordi in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, alongside Cailee Spaeny who plays Priscilla. “Priscilla told us that Elvis liked really burnt bacon.”“I ate a lot of bacon,” Elordi replied. “I averaged around a pound of bacon a day.
Jacob Elordi Ate a Pound of Bacon Every Day to Play Elvis Presley in ‘Priscilla’: ‘I Was the Biggest I’ve Ever Been’
Valerie Wu Intern Can someone say method acting? In a recent roundtable interview with Entertainment Weekly alongside “Priscilla” co-star Cailee Spaeny and director Sofia Coppola, Jacob Elordi revealed that he ate a pound of bacon a day to play Elvis Presley. “You ate a lot of bacon,” Coppola said to Elordi. She then explained, “Priscilla [Presley] told us that Elvis liked really burnt bacon.” “I averaged, like, a pound of bacon a day,” Elordi said.
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‘The Sweet East’ Trailer: Talia Ryder, Ayo Edebiri & Jacob Elordi Star In An Absurdist Road Trip Across The USA On December 1
Is there anything left of the American Dream? That’s what Sean Price Williams‘ “The Sweet East” aims to find out: a coming-of-age road trip comedy that’s part “Alice In Wonderland,” part absurdist take on the contemporary United States. READ MORE: Fall Film Preview: 60+ Most Anticipated Movies To Watch “The Sweet East” had a highly successful world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.