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Elordi's Oscar Nod: A Ledger-Inspired Dream
31 Jan
Summary
- Jacob Elordi earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for Frankenstein.
- His nomination date mirrors Heath Ledger's posthumous nod anniversary.
- Both actors transformed out of teen roles before age 30 for their roles.
Jacob Elordi has received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for the 98th Academy Awards for his portrayal of The Creature in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. This nomination, announced on January 22, 2026, carries a profound significance as it falls on the same date Heath Ledger was posthumously nominated for his role as The Joker in The Dark Knight. The 98th Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026.
This nomination marks a career milestone for Elordi, who has openly admired Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight and the late Heath Ledger. Both actors achieved Oscar nominations for roles undertaken before they turned 30, requiring significant transformation and marking a shift from lighter, teen-focused roles to more complex, layered characters. Ledger's career tragically ended with his death on January 22, 2008, due to an accidental prescription drug overdose.
