Jacob Elordi entered Hollywood as an uncredited extra in the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). It was his first time on the sets of a Hollywood movie, and at that time, he was just 17. Fast forward to 2025, and he is one of the most popular young actors in the world and Hollywood’s current heartthrob. At this year’s Venice Film Festival, Elordi’s film, Frankenstein, directed by the filmmaking genius, Guillermo del Toro, received one of the longest standing ovations.
Jacob Elordi’s acting career so far: From an uncredited extra in Pirates of the Caribbean to a standing ovation in Venice for Frankenstein and buzz with Wuthering Heights
Days after experiencing the biggest moment of his career so far, Jacob Elordi started trending on social media once again on September 3, 2025, after Warner Bros. Pictures dropped the trailer of Wuthering Heights. For the uninitiated, Elordi will be seen opposite Margot Robbie in this psychological romantic gothic drama, based on Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel by the same name. Emerald Fennell directed the film, and once again, Elordi’s name started reverberating all over the internet.
