Pedro Almodóvar, acclaimed Spanish director, surprised by speaking about Jacob Elordi’s rapid rise in Hollywood during his appearance on the podcast *La Pija y la Quinqui*. The filmmaker acknowledged the young actor’s career brilliance, but made clear that he still seeks signs of greater complexity in his performances.
## Almodóvar analyzes Jacob Elordi’s trajectory
When asked about the possibility of hiring Elordi for a future project, Almodóvar said the actor is “undoubtedly on his way to becoming a great star”. However, he raised a doubt: does Elordi amount to just a sexual symbol or does he have the dramatic weight needed for more demanding roles?
### What the director still wants to see
> “I have been wondering if he is just a sexual symbol or a respected actor,” Almodóvar declared, adding that he needs to observe the talent in a role that demands more from him before forming a definitive opinion.
## Recent projects and future expectations
Almodóvar criticized some of Elordi’s latest works, pointing out that the material does not allow him to explore his full potential:
– **Wuthering Heights** – the adaptation, according to the director, limits the emotional depth of the character.
– **Frankenstein** – also considered insufficient to demonstrate the actor’s dramatic capability.
– **Emily Brontë’s work adaptation** – labeled “very bad”, although Almodóvar emphasized that neither Elordi nor Margot Robbie are responsible for the failure.
– **Guillermo del Toro’s project** – the director described the role as “comfortable”, suggesting the emphasis is more on style and physical presence than emotional load.
Almodóvar concluded his remarks saying he needs to see Elordi in a role that demands more from him. A possible opportunity could arise in **“Point of No Return”**, a post‑apocalyptic film by Ridley Scott, scheduled to premiere in Brazil on August 27. Additionally, the third season of the series *Euphoria* is already available on HBO Max, keeping the actor in the spotlight.
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*Source: Variety*
