Injury forces Jacob Elordi out of Cannes 2026 jury lineup

• Jacob Elordi, known for his role in Euphoria, had to drop out of his jury role in the 79th edition of Cannes due to a bone fracture.
• The event organization is urgently seeking a replacement to complete the team led by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook.
• Prior to the fracture, the actor faced other physical problems, including a second-degree burn during the filming of Wuthering Heights.

The renowned actor Jacob Elordi decided to withdraw at the last minute from the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2026 due to a serious physical injury; in fact, the Frankenstein star suffered a foot fracture that prevents him from participating in the 79th edition of the event.

The dynamics of the festival require constant movement between premieres, conferences and events at La Croisette, which is impossible to achieve with the reduced mobility resulting from this bone break. This setback forces the organizers to quickly find a substitute to join the official jury that will evaluate the competing films from May 12 to 23.

A jury of stars and top-tier directors

Despite the absence of Jacob Elordi, the Cannes Film Festival 2026 jury maintains a high-profile lineup presided over by acclaimed director Park Chan-wook. Among the confirmed members, international figures such as Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, and Stellan Skarsgård stand out, as they will have the task of judging the works of filmmakers like Pedro Almodóvar and Asghar Farhadi. In this sense, the Latino community that closely follows the festival in The United States will be attentive to the participation of Chilean filmmaker Diego Céspedes, who is also part of this select group of experts in charge of awarding the coveted Palme d’Or.

The injury history and Elordi’s rise

This is not the first time the Australian performer has dealt with significant physical setbacks during his rising career, as during the filming of Wuthering Heights, Jacob Elordi ended up in the hospital after suffering a second-degree burn on his back from an accident with a steam shower. Additionally, during his school years as a rugby player, the actor suffered a back fracture that forced him to spend a year in recovery, demonstrating remarkable resilience to continue with his projects in the film industry despite these physical challenges.

Future projects and personal life under the spotlight

Although he will miss the Cannes red carpet, Jacob Elordi’s career continues at its highest point with his recent Oscar nomination and his participation in the third season of Euphoria. His next big step on the big screen will be in the science fiction film The Dog Stars, under the direction of the legendary Ridley Scott. Thus, while he recovers from his fracture and enjoys the Cannes Film Festival 2026 from home, the press also closely follows his personal life after rumors linking him with Kendall Jenner, which had generated great expectations to see them together at the French Riviera events this year.