Pedro Almodóvar Questions Jacob Elordi’s Range, Wonders if He’s ‘Just a Sex Symbol’ or a ‘Respected Actor’

Home Film News Apr 16, 2026 4:15pm PT Pedro Almodóvar Questions Jacob Elordi’s Range, Wonders if He’s ‘Just a Sex Symbol’ or a ‘Respected Actor’ By Kennedy French Plus Icon Kennedy French Latest Pedro Almodóvar Questions Jacob Elordi’s Range, Wonders if He’s ‘Just a Sex Symbol’ or a ‘Respected Actor’ 10 minutes ago Sag Harbor Cinema Names Mark Lubell Executive Director 2 hours ago ‘Running Point’ Star Brenda Song Reveals Macaulay Culkin Easter Egg in Season 2 4 hours ago See All Variety via Getty Images Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar is weighing in on Jacob Elordi’s rapid rise and questioning whether the actor has yet proven his full range. In a recent appearance on the Spanish-language podcast “La Pija y la Quinqui,” Almodóvar offered a candid assessment of Elordi’s career when asked whether he would consider casting him in a future project. His comments were delivered in Spanish and translated. Related Stories AMC Theatres Boss Adam Aron on Supporting Paramount's Deal to Buy Warner Bros., Future Taylor Swift Collaborations and Working With Netflix