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Euphoria Star Jacob Elordi Honored with Maverick Award at Newport Beach Film Fest
3 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Jacob Elordi, star of Euphoria and Frankenstein, to receive Maverick Award
- Award ceremony and career retrospective on October 16, 2025
- Elordi's performance in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein praised
On October 3, 2025, it was announced that rising star Jacob Elordi will be the recipient of the prestigious Maverick Award at the 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival. The 28-year-old Australian actor, best known for his role in the HBO drama series Euphoria and his upcoming performances in the films Saltburn and Priscilla, has been recognized for his acclaimed portrayal in Guillermo del Toro's new Frankenstein adaptation.
The award ceremony and a career-retrospective conversation with Elordi, moderated by a Hollywood Reporter journalist, will take place on October 16, 2025, at the Regal Edwards Big Newport cinema. The event will kick off at 5:30 pm local time and the recorded conversation will later be aired as an episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast.
"The Newport Beach Film Festival is thrilled to honor Jacob Elordi for his remarkable performance in Frankenstein," said Gregg Schwenk, the festival's CEO and executive director. "With his commanding screen presence and bold choices, Jacob has quickly become one of the most exciting actors of his generation. We are proud to celebrate his talent and the impact of his work."
The 26th edition of the Newport Beach Film Festival will be held from October 16 to 23, 2025.
