Jacob Elordi has taken center stage in November 2025 as one of the brightest young stars in Hollywood. From leading roles in box office films to trending interview moments and viral romance news, the Australian actor has made sure that he is part of the conversation wherever fans and media are paying attention to.
Jacob Elordi Leads Netflix’s Frankenstein
Recent news centers on Jacob Elordi's intense role as the Creature in Netflix's forthcoming "Frankenstein" film, from Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. The film debuted at Venice, and will be released later this October 2025. The actor is garnering reviews for offering new emotion and depth to the legendary monster. He states that it is "the most powerful film" of his life that reignited his love for acting and storytelling.
Film-making, Elordi, said, was a "very inspiring experience" with del Toro and felt he was encouraged to be curious about the role's particularity. Elordi's interpretation of Frankenstein's Creature is thought provoking and moving, inviting and provoking contemplation about humanity, the nature of creation, and redemption, and has been exciting audiences and critics world-wide.

Saltburn Bathtub Scene: Setting the Internet Ablaze
Jacob Elordi is still garnering discussion with the release of his 2023 project "Saltburn" often fueled by a widely reported bathtub incident that continues leading fans to speculate. The event that drove everyone into a buzz involved one of the characters drinking bathwater after having an encounter with Elordi's Felix. Elordi has, however, recently explained that sometimes viewers just don't have a reality filter while watching fiction, and that film is largely filled with much worse depictions of bodies and bodily functions.
He has spoken about so-called "prudish" reactions to the event in interviews stating, in comparison to what people's opinions differ to when watching a true crime documentary, in regards to his film role there are "far more disturbing" things. Elordi acknowledges "Saltburn" for displaying topics that make him thankful for films that have the depictions of ones own body, something director Emerald does very well in dealing with taboo.

Jacob Elordi’s Love Life: New Faces And Rumors
Jacob Elordi's love life is often the subject of public fascination. He was recently seen with model Kristen Kiehnle in Malibu after breaking up with long-term girlfriend Olivia Jade Giannulli in October 2025. The couple are said to have gone on several dates, which led fans to speculating online about the nature of the relationship.
However, Elordi also stirred more buzz by revealing that his phone wallpaper is of his "Priscilla" co-star Cailee Spaeny. Both have stated they are just close friends, but fans speculate about the potential romantic connection off-screen.
I always love when Frankenstein’s creation/creature has long black hair, God he looks so bada**
— Darkmessiah2000 (backup account) (@darkmessiah2000) November 8, 2025
Jacob Elordi & Luke Goss’s portrayals of the creation are some of my favorites but all time favorite is Victor from Jack The Ripper Hell Blade#Frankenstein pic.twitter.com/076jDN8v4W
Big Career Moves: Upcoming Projects and Interviews
2025 looks to be the breakout year for Elordi. Not only is “Frankenstein” in the conversation, but the young actor is also starring in the upcoming miniseries “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” and has projects in the works with established directors like Sofia Coppola, Ridley Scott, and Paul Schrader.
In a recent interview, he said he now “feels reborn" as an actor, has plenty of options ahead of him, and is prepared to do socially conscious films with directors who have high artistic vision.