It’s The Perfect Time To Watch Jacob Elordi’s Divisive Thriller Streaming On Prime Video

by

Jacob Elordi has quickly become a standout actor in Hollywood. He first gained recognition from his roles in The Kissing Booth movies and the series Euphoria, and now he’s received an Oscar nomination for his impressive work in Frankenstein. The 28-year-old actor’s ability to take on diverse roles has made him a highly sought-after talent.

The popular actor is now preparing to see if he can also draw big crowds to movie theaters. Instead of continuing with streaming projects, he’s starring in several major films scheduled for release in 2026. With his first theatrical lead role coming soon, now is a great time to revisit one of his earlier, standout performances that helped launch him to this point.

Saltburn Was Jacob Elordi’s First Movie With Emerald Fennell

Three years ago, Jacob Elordi starred in the Amazon thriller-comedy Saltburn. The film centers on Oliver (Barry Keoghan) and his growing connection with Felix (Elordi), a well-liked student from a wealthy family, during a summer spent at Felix’s family’s estate. What follows is a tangled web of deception, intense infatuation, betrayal, and ultimately, death.

Emerald Fennell, the writer and director, followed up her critically acclaimed film Promising Young Woman with Saltburn. While Promising Young Woman earned Oscar nominations, Saltburn sparked much more debate. It currently has a 72% rating from critics and a 79% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film gained widespread attention online due to its shocking and unconventional scenes, which actor Jacob Elordi has repeatedly stood by.

Now’s the perfect time to watch or rewatch Saltburn, whether you missed it initially or loved it the first time around. You can stream it on Prime Video. It’s also notable that this film marks the first collaboration between Jacob Elordi and Emerald Fennell.

Jacob Elordi & Emerald Fennell Reunite This Month For Wuthering Heights

Following the successful collaboration on Saltburn, Emerald Fennell cast Jacob Elordi in her next project, a new adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Elordi will play Heathcliff, with Margot Robbie as Catherine. Both choices have drawn criticism, though for different reasons.

Just like in Saltburn, director Emerald Fennell is positioning Jacob Elordi as a central, captivating figure in Wuthering Heights. In Saltburn, his charm and looks made his character instantly appealing, and the audience couldn’t help but be drawn to him. Wuthering Heights will similarly highlight Elordi’s attractiveness as Heathcliff, especially as the passionate love story between him and Catherine develops – a focus that’s already clear from the film’s promotional materials.

Since Wuthering Heights comes out on February 13th, it’s a good idea to watch Jacob Elordi and Rosamund Pike’s previous film together, Saltburn, beforehand.

Read More

2026-02-03 18:59