‘Euphoria’ Actor Jacob Elordi Says Nate’s Sexuality Is More About ‘Not Having A Relationship With His Father’
Jacob Elordi sees his “Euphoria” character’s development arch more about family struggles than sexuality. Elordi portrays high school athlete Nate Jacobs in the ultra-successful HBO series.
Nate’s anger issues mask his sexual insecurities. In a new interview, Elordi draws inspiration from his character not from conflicts of sexuality, but from conflicts with the character’s father. READ MORE: ‘Euphoria’ Cast On The Season 2 Finale: ‘It Feels Like The End Of Days’ “I never really approach it in terms of sexuality.
I always approach it in terms of family,” Elordi told Variety. “I think the sexuality thing is born from his not having a relationship with his father, or not having the relationship he thinks he should have with his father and mother.
The birth of everyone’s sexuality, in a way, I think, is based off of one’s relationship with their parents. “So I think it’s less about this kind of poppy social thing where everyone wants to be like, ‘Is Nate gay?
