A resurfaced school photograph has revealed a youthful Jacob Elordi, long before his ascent to Hollywood mega-stardom. The Saltburn actor's former school in Brisbane has paid a touching tribute to its famous alumnus, sharing a heart-warming message that honours his incredible success on the international screen.
From Brisbane Schoolboy to Silver Screen Sensation
The St Joseph's Nudgee College Old Boys' Association recently posted a picture from 2015 showing a much younger Jacob Elordi in his final year at the prestigious institution. The photograph captures a slightly awkward Elordi with his hands in his pockets, wearing a striped blue and white blazer and sporting a giant smile. His alma mater expressed immense pride in everything the 28-year-old has achieved, particularly amid glowing reviews for his performance in Guillermo del Toro's new Frankenstein film.
"Jacob Elordi's (NCOB 2015) transformation for the role of Frankenstein is being hailed as one of the most striking reinventions of the character in years," the caption began. "The Nudgee Old Boy and wider St Joseph's Nudgee College community are proud of all he has achieved and how he has stepped so convincingly into a role of this scale and cultural weight."
The Making of a Hollywood Star
St Joseph's Nudgee College is a Catholic boarding school for boys, located in Boondall, Brisbane. Born in 1997 in Brisbane, Jacob comes from a close-knit family as the youngest of four children with three elder sisters. After growing up as a theatre kid, the Australian star moved to Hollywood as a teenager to pursue his acting career.
His breakthrough came when he starred as a teen heartthrob in the 2018 franchise The Kissing Booth, but Jacob has since challenged himself with diverse and contrasting roles. From playing the toxic love interest in HBO's Euphoria to stepping into the shoes of legendary musician Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola's biographical drama Priscilla, his range has continually impressed critics and audiences alike.
His role as posh English student Felix Catton in Emerald Fennell's Saltburn earned him a BAFTA nomination and introduced him to a whole new audience. Most recently, he has taken on the role of the Creature in Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1818 gothic novel Frankenstein.
Embracing the Monster Within
Jacob has previously spoken about his role in the Frankenstein adaptation, revealing that the creature represents "the purest form of myself." He explained: "I was drawn to this role because it's a vessel that I could put every part of myself into. Everything from the moment I was born to being with you here today, that's all in it in many ways."
"The creature on screen is the purest form of myself. He is more me than I am as a performer," Elordi added. "If you can find yourself in a character that's a really beautiful thing that can happen. And I am only realising it now in hindsight."
Looking ahead, Jacob is set to star alongside fellow Aussie Margot Robbie in Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights. The film, scheduled for release on Valentine's Day next year, follows the love story as it moves from romance to intoxication, love and madness, marking another significant role in Elordi's rapidly expanding and impressive career.
