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Pedro Almod\u00f3var<\/strong> spoke about Jacob Elordi<\/strong>\u2019s growing career, and his comments brought attention to how the actor is seen. He shared his views during a podcast, and the discussion focused on Elordi\u2019s image and range as an actor. <\/p>\n Pedro Almod\u00f3var recently addressed Jacob Elordi\u2019s career. He recognized the actor\u2019s rising popularity, saying Elordi is likely to become a major star. At the same time, he questioned how to define him at this stage.<\/p>\n Speaking on the Spanish podcast \u201cLa Pija y la Quinqui<\/a>,\u201d (via Variety<\/a>), he said, \u201cI\u2019ve been wondering whether he\u2019s just a sex symbol or a respected actor.\u201d That question highlights the current debate around Elordi, and it stays central to the discussion. Almod\u00f3var said he wants to see Elordi take on stronger roles before making a final judgment.<\/p>\n He also reviewed some of Elordi\u2019s recent work, and his opinion stayed clear. He pointed to Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, saying these projects do not fully show the actor\u2019s ability. He described Wuthering Heights as \u201cvery bad\u201d but he clarified that Elordi and his costar Margot Robbie were not responsible.<\/p>\n For Frankenstein, he explained that the role can feel easier, because it focuses more on visuals than emotion. He said, \u201cWe need to see him \u2014 or at least I do \u2014 in another role that demands more of him.\u201d<\/p>\n Jacob Elordi continues to take on major projects, and his profile keeps growing. His next project, The Dog Stars<\/a>, features an all-star cast including Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, and Benedict Wong.<\/p>\n Ridley Scott directs the film from a screenplay written by Mark L. Smith and Christopher Wilkinson. The film is based on the 2012 novel by Peter Heller and is schedule to released on August 28, 2026.<\/p>\n For now, Pedro Almod\u00f3var wants to see how Jacob Elordi\u2019s future choices may shape how he is viewed and whether he moves beyond that current perception of a sex symbol.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Ojas Kulkarni on ComingSoon<\/a>.<\/p>\n The post Oscar Winner Asks if Jacob Elordi Is Just a \u2018Sex Symbol\u2019 or Respectable Actor<\/a> appeared first on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.aol.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pedro Almod\u00f3var spoke about Jacob Elordi\u2019s growing career, and his comments brought attention to how the actor is seen. 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