Jacob Elordi Describes Being Locked in Coffin With Snake for ‘Euphoria’ Death Scene
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Jacob Elordi revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that his character Nate died in the final season of "Euphoria" by being buried alive and bitten by a rattlesnake. Elordi told guest host and fellow "Euphoria" star Colman Domingo that he was locked in a coffin for two days with prosthetics and a fake tongue. Series creator Sam Levinson placed snakes into the coffin, including a boa constrictor that was turned into a deadly rattlesnake in the show. Elordi described the snake as docile and sleepy, saying he had to nudge it to get it active for the scene. He also said Levinson "brought me back to torture me," noting six weeks of being beaten by a tall actor while his character was chased by a businessman and henchmen. Elordi credited "Euphoria" with changing his life and leading to film roles with directors like Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg. His next film, Scott's "The Dog Stars," premieres on Aug. 28.
What’s reported
Jacob Elordi's character Nate died in the final season of "Euphoria" by being buried alive and bitten by a rattlesnake.
Elordi was locked in a coffin for two days with prosthetics and a fake tongue for the death scene.
Series creator Sam Levinson put snakes into the coffin, including a boa constrictor that was portrayed as a rattlesnake.
Elordi described the snake as docile and sleepy, saying he nudged it to get it active.
Elordi said Levinson "brought me back to torture me," referencing six weeks of his character being beaten by a tall actor.
In Season 3, Nate was chased by a businessman and henchmen after a failed real-estate investment.
Elordi said "Euphoria" changed his life and led to film roles with Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg.
Elordi's next film, "The Dog Stars" directed by Ridley Scott, premieres on Aug. 28.
Key figures
Jacob Elordi: actor who played Nate on "Euphoria"
Colman Domingo: guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and fellow "Euphoria" star
Sam Levinson: series creator of "Euphoria"
Ridley Scott: director of Elordi's next film "The Dog Stars"
Sources: Variety
