Believe it or not, Jacob Elordi had a very humble beginning. Long before embarking on his acting journey, the actor had no intention of pursuing acting at all. It was after he performed in his first play that Elordi gradually developed a desire to become an actor. In his younger years, his mind couldn’t quite grasp the full concept of being a professional actor, instead, he simply wanted to imitate people he found pretty cool, with Vin Diesel being one of his inspirations.
How Did Jacob Elordi Start His Acting Career?
The little Australian boy who would eventually become the Gen Z sensation initially had no intentions of pursuing acting. Hailing from a humble background, it was after his role in Jacob Elordi’s first school play, Cat in the Hat, that his mother recognized the talent her son possessed. This realization marked the beginning of the actor taking the profession seriously, setting his sights on Hollywood.
Since the age of 14, he has dedicated himself to refining his American accent. However, this effort wasn’t solely to break into Hollywood but rather to mimic the people he considered absolutely cool. One of the top inspirations in his mind was Vin Diesel, known for his role in the Fast and Furious saga.
The actor admitted to the GQ profile,
“I think I just wanted to be able to mimic the people that I thought were cool, Probably Vin Diesel”
The action star served as a genuine inspiration to numerous young minds. Hence, it could be argued that people now owe Jacob Elordi’s emergence to the influence of the Fast and Furious star.
How Jacob Elordi Became the Break Out Star of the Gen Z?
Although the actor initially took on many small roles in the early days of his Hollywood career, it was a little film called The Kissing Booth that catapulted him to overnight success. Following three installments of the film, he also secured a role in Euphoria, completely altering the trajectory of his career.
Although the actor didn’t have the opportunity to showcase his full acting prowess in The Kissing Booth saga, Euphoria provided him with the space to experiment and explore his craft. The HBO show opened a plethora of avenues for the actor, propelling him into stardom.
Following his rise to fame the actor has ventured into films that offer him diverse and challenging roles, exemplified by projects like Saltburn and Priscilla. These movies have allowed him to expand his range and showcase his talent in multifaceted characters. Fans hope to see him in more such projects in the year ahead.
