Jacob Elordi opens up more about his character&#039;s inspiration as he is set to play Elvis Presley in Sophia Coppola&#039;s upcoming movie Priscilla

Mere Days Before &#8216;Priscilla&#8217; Release, Jacob Elordi’s Elvis Presley Confession Has the Internet Wheezing

Lilo and Stitch’s recognition within the animated world remains unmatched. If
you need assurance, the 90’s kids can vouch for it. People loved the characters
for their humor and their affection towards The King of Rock and Roll. As a
result, this inspiration sparked a zeal of pop-cultural phenomenon within the
younger generation. Although such a theory might look over-ambitious, Jacob
Elordi’s acknowledgment of something akin to it has turned it into more of a
millennial moment.

Only last month Priscilla received an 8-minute ovation at its premiere at the
80th Venice Film Festival. Starring Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley and Cailee
Spaeny in the titular role, the film is one of the anticipated releases, with
the two actors earning much praise. However, Elordi wasn’t quite confident about
his role. In a recent interview with The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, the
Euphoria star admitted that “The most I knew about Elvis Presley was in Lilo &
Stitch… which is a lot!”. 

> Jacob Elordi on his knowledge of Elvis Presley before landing the role in
> Sofia Coppola’s PRISCILLA:
> 
> “The most I knew about him was in Lilo & Stitch.” pic.twitter.com/roOSl5y4C6
> [https://t.co/roOSl5y4C6]
> 
> — Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) October 24, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/FilmUpdates/status/1716890817955234083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



He disclosed how the opportunity was “a little bit terrifying” for him. The
likely reason for the same could be that the 26-year-old actor wasn’t
particularly the most dedicated Elvis fan when growing up. He additionally
revealed that when Sophia Coppola had initially sent him the lines from Elvis’s
role, he had made up his mind that there was “no chance this is happening.”

ALSO READ: Fans Left Divided as a Gay Drama Featuring Jacob Elordi and Diego
Calva as Lovers is Announced
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-fans-left-divided-as-a-gay-drama-featuring-jacob-elordi-and-diego-calva-as-lovers-is-announced/]

Nonetheless, there is every chance that this is actually happening and the movie
will reach the audience in November. But his reliance on Lilo & Stitch as his
sole source of knowledge about Elvis raises questions if the star had actually
missed out on the internet’s comparisons to Austin Butler’s Oscar-nominated
biopic on Presley.
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jacob-elordi-divides-the-internet-over-his-elvis-presley-comparisons-with-austin-butler-for-sofia-coppola-priscilla/]


ELORDI’S REVELATIONS HAVE ELICITED A VARIETY OF REACTIONS FROM THE FANS

The Deep Water actor has likely found the right shoes even amidst his skepticism
because fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) are now all in praise for him.
Regardless of the confessions about possibly being unfit for the role, fans
applauded The Kissing Booth actor for his transparency and authenticity.
Needless to say, X is now going through a ‘relatable’ moment. 

> HE'S SO REAL😭 i think every kid born between 1995 and 2005 grew up with that
> movie
> 
> — cami🦋 (@oasisraindrops) October 24, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/oasisraindrops/status/1716903393820909613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> he's so real
> 
> — Tefi♡*✧ (@taylorfavkid) October 24, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/taylorfavkid/status/1716919366418350377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> I went through a serious flared trousers phase thanks to Lilo and stitch, say
> to my mum “I want to wear my Elvis trousers”
> 
> — Francesca (@FrankieLou98) October 25, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/FrankieLou98/status/1716989023476990355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



But even then, what is Twitterati without a little banter? When some fans were
busy getting comfortable with childhood throwbacks, others took it to heart. But
even amidst the seriousness, some others took time to ponder upon quick jokes,
while others found his remark too funny.

> LMAOOO
> 
> — ghost soph (@super_sophia11) October 24, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/super_sophia11/status/1716898931211465202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Jacob my G getting the best research resources
> 
> — Formerly, TheNightCreeper (@giventothegrave) October 25, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/giventothegrave/status/1717027094490656779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> I forget how funny he is all the time
> 
> — kylee (@alwaysinfeeling) October 25, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/alwaysinfeeling/status/1717027731190304845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Though these revelations might stir up controversies and debates, there is
absolutely no denying that Priscilla’s release is amongst the most anticipated
ones. Hence, now even more than before, the world is looking forward to
witnessing the extent of his transformation.

ALSO READ: “She’s so, so good…” – Jacob Elordi Opens up About His Experience
Working with Sydney Sweeney in ‘Euphoria’
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-shes-so-so-good-jacob-elordi-opens-up-about-his-experience-working-with-sydney-sweeney-in-euphoria/]

What do you think of Elordi’s comments? Let us know in the comments below.

Anushka Bhattacharya

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Lilo and Stitch’s recognition within the animated world remains unmatched. If you need assurance, the 90’s kids can vouch for it. People loved the characters for their humor and their affection towards The King of Rock and Roll. As a result, this inspiration sparked a zeal of pop-cultural phenomenon within the younger generation. Although such a theory might look over-ambitious, Jacob Elordi’s acknowledgment of something akin to it has turned it into more of a millennial moment. 
Only last month Priscilla received an 8-minute ovation at its premiere at the 80th Venice Film Festival. Starring Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley and Cailee Spaeny in the titular role, the film is one of the anticipated releases, with the two actors earning much praise. However, Elordi wasn&#8217;t quite confident about his role. In a recent interview with The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, the Euphoria star admitted that “The most I knew about Elvis Presley was in Lilo &amp; Stitch… which is a lot!”. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Jacob Elordi on his knowledge of Elvis Presley before landing the role in Sofia Coppola’s PRISCILLA: 
“The most I knew about him was in Lilo &amp; Stitch.” <a href="https://t.co/roOSl5y4C6">pic.twitter.com/roOSl5y4C6</a>
&mdash; Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FilmUpdates/status/1716890817955234083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
He disclosed how the opportunity was “a little bit terrifying” for him. The likely reason for the same could be that the 26-year-old actor wasn&#8217;t particularly the most dedicated Elvis fan when growing up. He additionally revealed that when Sophia Coppola had initially sent him the lines from Elvis’s role, he had made up his mind that there was &#8220;no chance this is happening.”
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-fans-left-divided-as-a-gay-drama-featuring-jacob-elordi-and-diego-calva-as-lovers-is-announced/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fans Left Divided as a Gay Drama Featuring Jacob Elordi and Diego Calva as Lovers is Announced</a>
Nonetheless, there is every chance that this is actually happening and the movie will reach the audience in November. But his reliance on Lilo &amp; Stitch as his sole source of knowledge about Elvis raises questions if the star had actually missed out on the <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jacob-elordi-divides-the-internet-over-his-elvis-presley-comparisons-with-austin-butler-for-sofia-coppola-priscilla/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">internet&#8217;s comparisons to Austin Butler’s Oscar-nominated biopic on Presley.</a>
<h2>Elordi’s revelations have elicited a variety of reactions from the fans</h2>
The Deep Water actor has likely found the right shoes even amidst his skepticism because fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) are now all in praise for him. Regardless of the confessions about possibly being unfit for the role, fans applauded The Kissing Booth actor for his transparency and authenticity. Needless to say, X is now going through a &#8216;relatable&#8217; moment. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
HE&#39;S SO REAL😭 i think every kid born between 1995 and 2005 grew up with that movie
&mdash; cami🦋 (@oasisraindrops) <a href="https://twitter.com/oasisraindrops/status/1716903393820909613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
he&#39;s so real
&mdash; Tefi♡*✧ (@taylorfavkid) <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorfavkid/status/1716919366418350377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
I went through a serious flared trousers phase thanks to Lilo and stitch, say to my mum “I want to wear my Elvis trousers”
&mdash; Francesca (@FrankieLou98) <a href="https://twitter.com/FrankieLou98/status/1716989023476990355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
But even then, what is Twitterati without a little banter? When some fans were busy getting comfortable with childhood throwbacks, others took it to heart. But even amidst the seriousness, some others took time to ponder upon quick jokes, while others found his remark too funny.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
LMAOOO
&mdash; ghost soph (@super_sophia11) <a href="https://twitter.com/super_sophia11/status/1716898931211465202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Jacob my G getting the best research resources
&mdash; Formerly, TheNightCreeper (@giventothegrave) <a href="https://twitter.com/giventothegrave/status/1717027094490656779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
I forget how funny he is all the time
&mdash; kylee (@alwaysinfeeling) <a href="https://twitter.com/alwaysinfeeling/status/1717027731190304845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Though these revelations might stir up controversies and debates, there is absolutely no denying that Priscilla&#8217;s release is amongst the most anticipated ones. Hence, now even more than before, the world is looking forward to witnessing the extent of his transformation.
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