When Jacob Elordi changes his style, people take notice. After gaining attention for his roles in Saltburn and Priscilla, the actor made waves again last year as a juror at the Marrakech International Film Festival.
Elordi recently appeared on the Berlin red carpet wearing Bottega Veneta to promote his new miniseries, The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Directed by Justin Kurzel, the series follows Elordi as Dorrigo, an Australian medical officer captured as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II. The story explores his struggle while building the Burma Death Railroad, and a passionate affair with his uncle’s younger wife, Amy.
Despite the intense role, Elordi’s current look is equally striking. His long sideburns, featuring hints of reddish strands against his dark hair, are likely for his next role as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights. He stars alongside fellow Australian Margot Robbie. Though mutton chops aren’t required for the role—Ralph Fiennes wore stubble in 1992, and Tom Hardy fully embraced the look in 2009—Elordi’s bold choice recalls Hugh Jackman’s famous Wolverine sideburns.
Elordi is known for pushing fashion boundaries. His love for delicate watches, colorful knits, and small bags has inspired many Australian men to experiment with playful styles. Now, with his daring facial hair, he might encourage others to take risks there too. Whether Australians will follow suit remains to be seen.
