Jacob Elordi Says Trusting Ridley Scott's Fast-Paced Style Was 'Liberating' on ‘The Dog Stars’ Set

Ridley Scott gives his actors just a take or two before he's ready to move on to the next scene, with cameras rolling from every angle at once. Jacob Elordi says that intense pressure turned out to be one of the most freeing parts of making "The Dog Stars."

Working with Ridley Scott meant learning to let go, and fast.

That's what Jacob Elordi walked away with from "The Dog Stars," Scott's first sci-fi film in nearly a decade.

Jacob Elordi at the world premiere of 'The Dog Stars on August 20th, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

Known for shooting scenes just once or twice with up to eight cameras rolling at once, Scott pushed his cast to stay fully present in every take. "There's something liberating in you having to submit to his process," Elordi said. "You just have to dive in, and you have to trust him."

Elordi recalled one moment that captured just how fast Scott moved: after asking for another take, he watched the crew point toward Scott's car already pulling away — no more takes that day.

Director Ridley Scott and actor Jacob Elordi on the red carpet for the world premiere of the film "The Dog Stars," on August 20, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

That pressure extended into the writing process, too. Elordi said he and co-star Margaret Qualley spent weekends reworking parts of the script, and seeing their personal contributions make the final cut was one of the most rewarding parts of the shoot.

Meanwhile, Scott praised Elordi's natural instincts on set, calling him a "farm boy" who hopped on a lawnmower tractor without needing instructions. He also credited Elordi's ease with the film's dogs, which were central to his character's emotional arc, saying that connection brought real depth to the story.