Pedro Almodóvar questions whether Jacob Elordi’s rise is due to him being a “sex symbol or a respected actor”

Pedro Almodovar wonders if Jacob Elordi’s rise to fame in the entertainment industry happened because he is a “sex symbol or a respected actor.”

During his appearance on No biga or quinky podcast, the Spanish director has been encouraged to collaborate with the Oscar winner on a future project. Almodóvara admitted that Elordi’s stardom is “real,” but some of the projects he’s been involved in have led him to wonder if he only became famous because of his acting skills.

“I can now see that Jacob Elordi’s stardom is actually real,” Almodóvar told HuffPost. “I was still wondering if he was a sex symbol or a respected actor.”

Next room Describe the manager specifically Wuthering HeightsWhich Elordi recently starred in and described as “pretty bad.” However, the director noted that it was not the fault of the actor or his co-star Margot Robbie that he did not like the film. “They are doing what they can,” he added.

He also discussed Elordi’s Oscar-nominated performance in Frankensteinstating that the titular role is a “comfortable” part for the actor to play. Almodóvar also argued that Guillermo del Toro’s take on the classic story depicts Frankenstein’s monster in a different, more attractive light.

“We still need to see him, at least me, in another role that requires more from him,” Almodovar added.

Elordi is currently starring in the third season of trancea project that undoubtedly increased his fame in the industry. More recently, he has also starred Wuthering Heights (2026), Priscilla (2023) and Saltburn (2023); He will then lead Ridley Scott’s team Dog stars.

Frankenstein Not only did Elordi receive his first Academy Award nomination, but he also received a Golden Globe Award nomination, an Actor Award nomination, and a Critics’ Choice Award nomination.

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