Jacob Elordi Consumed Daily Pound of Bacon for Method Acting as Elvis in New Film 'Priscilla'

Elordi's unique bacon-consuming technique was inspired by Elvis' reported love of the food, with praise and online critics contrasting his approach to Austin Butler's intense method for another Elvis portrayal.

• Jacob Elordi, in an unusual approach to method acting for his role as Elvis Presley in 'Priscilla', consumed a pound of bacon daily, reflecting Elvis's known fondness for the food.
• A comparison is drawn between Elordi and Austin Butler who portrayed Elvis in another film, with Butler's intense method, including using his Elvis voice even off-set, both praised and mocked.
• Elordi's portrayal of Elvis was reportedly highly authentic, with Priscilla herself suggesting his voice sounded remarkably like Elvis's after watching a screening.
• The film 'Priscilla', despite receiving rave reviews, has sparked controversy due to its focus on Elvis and Priscilla's relationship, including inflaming criticism over the fact Elvis courted a teenage Priscilla.
• In response to comparisons with Austin Butler, Elordi has expressed dissatisfaction with what he describes as turning art into a 'blood sport'.

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