Elordi, aged 26, made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, engaging in a game with the host, Jimmy Fallon. The game revolved around Elordi, known for his role in Priscilla, answering questions regarding significant "first" experiences in his life.
The Initial Fascination With A Famous Person
During the show, Fallon, aged 49, inquired about Elordi's initial celebrity infatuation, leaving the late-night host astounded by the actor's response. Elordi confirmed that he had a crush on Brad Pitt when asked by Fallon.
Elordi specifically mentioned Pitt's role as Achilles in the 2004 film Troy, stating that he found Pitt's appearance in the movie to be particularly striking. Elordi did not hesitate to acknowledge Pitt's undeniable beauty.
Elordi Also Referred To
During his appearance on The Tonight Show to promote his upcoming film, Priscilla, Elordi shared some of his notable "firsts". He revealed that his first concert at the age of 14 was Eminem's and that he also remembers making coffee for the first time in the morning.
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Elordi also mentioned his childhood aspiration to be like the famous skateboarder Tony Hawk. Additionally, he admitted that the first Elvis song he ever heard was likely from the 2002 Disney animated film Lilo & Stitch, in which one of Elvis' songs was featured.
He Was Asked About His Childhood Admiration
This interview was made possible by Priscilla's interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA during the ongoing Hollywood actor's strike. During the conversation with Fallon, Elordi was questioned about his childhood admiration for Elvis. In response, the actor stated that he was not a fan of Elvis while growing up.
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He mentioned that his exposure to Elvis was primarily through the animated film "Lilo & Stitch," which he emphasized was quite substantial. Elordi further explained that the movie revolves around the character Lilo teaching the extraterrestrial creature Stitch about Elvis, and the film's soundtrack includes numerous songs by the renowned rock and roll icon.
Research On Significant Events
Later in his appearance, Elordi informed Fallon that the first Elvis song he ever heard was from the aforementioned movie "Lilo & Stitch." Elordi has been added to the list of actors being considered for the role of Elvis, alongside Austin Butler, for the upcoming film "Priscilla".
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The movie will delve into the rock legend's marriage and relationship with Priscilla Presley, played by Cailee Spaeny, from 1959 to 1972. During a press conference at the New York Film Festival, Elordi and Butler shared a light-hearted moment, joking about being study buddies as they researched the important moments in the Presleys' relationship for the film.
Retrieve A Script Promptly
Elordi informed reporters that there is no interruption in Cailee's performance when addressing the approach taken by the actors in moments where significant time elapses within moments in the film. Elordi, a well-prepared performer, would inquire about the specific year during his time on set.
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Cailee, on the other hand, would promptly retrieve a script and meticulously document every detail up to that particular year. Consequently, Cailee possessed a comprehensive understanding of the events that occurred during the intervals, filling in any suggestive gaps.