St Joseph’s Nudgee College is celebrating one of its own after former student Jacob Elordi secured two prestigious Golden Globe nominations, cementing his place as a leading figure in international cinema.
A Local School’s Pride
The Brisbane school’s Old Boys’ Association recently shared a photo of Elordi from his school days to highlight his journey from a local student to a global star. In the picture, a young Elordi is seen smiling in his blue-and-white striped blazer, a stark contrast to the gritty roles he is now famous for.
The association posted the image on its community network, expressing how proud the school is of his achievements. Elordi grew up in Brisbane and considered himself a “theatre kid” before heading to America as a teenager to chase his acting dreams.
Bringing the Creature to Life
Elordi’s nomination for best supporting male actor comes from his role in the movie Frankenstein, where he plays the famous Creature. This performance required a massive physical change. Makeup artist Mike Hill explained that he applied full-body prosthetics to the actor about 20 times. The process used 42 different pieces, including fake teeth and a reshaped brow. Hill noted that only the tip of Elordi’s nose, his upper lip, and his chin were visible, while the rest was rubber. Despite the long hours in the makeup chair, Hill said Elordi never complained and used the quiet time to focus on his character.
The film’s director, Guillermo del Toro, praised the Australian actor’s skill on set. Reports state that del Toro said Elordi rarely needed more than two takes to get a scene right. Elordi has described this role as a chance to put his own experiences into his work, calling it a creative reset that made him love movies again.
Aussies Take on the Awards
Elordi also received a nomination for his role in the TV series The Narrow Road to the Deep North, which is based on a book by Richard Flanagan.
He is not the only Australian hoping to win at the 83rd Golden Globes. Other Australian stars are also in the running. Rose Byrne is nominated for best female actor in a musical or comedy for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Joel Edgerton is up for best male actor in a drama for Train Dreams, and musician Nick Cave is nominated for Original Song in the same film. Sarah Snook is competing for a best actress award for the series All Her Fault.
Changes in the Industry
While Australian talent shines, the awards season is happening during a time of big business changes in Hollywood. Netflix recently made a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, but Paramount has challenged this with a cash offer to shareholders. Amidst these shifts, the Golden Globes ceremony has moved to CBS with a new voting body of over 300 people. Comedian Nikki Glaser will return to host the event. For the first time, the ceremony will also include a trophy for the best podcast.
Published Date 22-December-2025
