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Elordi Filmed in Coffin with Snakes: 'Peaceful in There'
25 May
Summary
- Actor filmed inside a coffin with limited movement.
- Real snakes, including a rattlesnake, were used for the scene.
- Elordi expressed pride in his career-defining role.
Jacob Elordi shared details about filming a challenging scene for his role as Nate, which involved being enclosed in a coffin. He described the confinement as dark and restrictive, noting his shoulders barely fit, yet found moments of peace within the box. The production team ensured actor safety, particularly concerning oxygen supply during his minimal time inside.
Adding to the scene's intensity, creator Sam Levinson incorporated real snakes, with both a rattlesnake and a boa constrictor present. Elordi recalled the alarming sounds of rattling snakes while locked in the coffin. He described a close interaction with a sleepy boa constrictor, which had a fake rattler attached. Elordi concluded by expressing pride in his significant role on the show since 2019, calling it a bittersweet yet impactful part of his life and career.
