Summary
- According to Scott, one dog handled aggressive scenes, another brought playful energy, and a third was calm enough to sit quietly during cockpit shots.
- Scott praised how naturally Elordi bonded with the animals, describing him as gentle and instinctively good with every dog involved.
- That connection mattered deeply for the film, since the bond between the lead character, Hig, and his dog Jasper forms the emotional core of the story.
Jacob Elordi is being praised for an unexpected new skill, and it has nothing to do with acting on screen. The recognition comes as his romance with Kendall Jenner continues to draw attention.
Speaking with PEOPLE, filmmaker Ridley Scott described Elordi as something of a natural farm boy. He noted that the actor picked up how to operate a lawnmower tractor almost instantly, starting the engine and working the machine without anyone showing him how.
Beyond his surprising mechanical skills, Elordi also impressed the crew with his ease around animals on set. He worked closely with several dogs during filming, each trained to play different aspects of a single canine character in the story. According to Scott, one dog handled aggressive scenes, another brought playful energy, and a third was calm enough to sit quietly during cockpit shots.
Scott praised how naturally Elordi bonded with the animals, describing him as gentle and instinctively good with every dog involved. That connection mattered deeply for the film, since the bond between the lead character, Hig, and his dog Jasper forms the emotional core of the story.
Set after a devastating pandemic, the film follows Hig as he clings to the small pieces of his old life. Jasper, his loyal dog, becomes his closest companion and one of his last true connections to normalcy. Scott explained that Jasper had originally belonged to Hig’s late wife as a puppy, making the animal an emotional bridge between past and present.
Scott said Elordi’s ability to balance toughness with tenderness made him perfectly suited for the role, allowing him to portray quiet emotional strength rather than obvious drama. The two reportedly built an easy rapport during production. Despite working at a brisk filming pace, Scott is known for preparing thoroughly while still giving actors room to bring their own creative instincts to a scene.
The film, titled The Dog Stars, is scheduled to hit theatres this Friday. The praise for Elordi arrives just as his relationship with Kendall Jenner continues to make headlines, with the couple recently seen holding hands during a romantic outing in London.
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