Loved 'Saltburn' Stars Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan? Checkout These 8 Daring and Sexy Roles

Shawn Laib READ TIME: 9 MIN.

Even in a crowded field of contenders, "Saltburn" stands out as one of the most popular LGBTQ-themed movies of 2023.

The sexy and comedic thriller relies on shock nudity, infamous bathtub scenes, and the chemistry of stars Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan to invite viewers in for a unique, disorienting time. Fans are flocking to Elordi and Keoghan's filmographies to find more of their work, but we've done that hard part for you. Here are the best movies to watch with the two superstars if you're craving more flirtation and weirdness.

Jacob Elordi - "Euphoria"

Jacob Elordi seems like a sweet, gentle giant in all of his interviews. The Australian actor couldn't be any different from his real-life demeanor in his breakout role on "Euphoria." The HBO hit features a strong ensemble cast headed by Zendaya about a group of teenagers with drug problems, parental issues, and much more.

Elordi plays Nate Jacobs, a walking stereotype who embodies all of the wrong traits in a high school abuser. Elordi's height creates an intimidating character who fans often root against. Nate struggles with his sexuality and his father's demons, allowing Elordi to play another character with LGBTQ+ undertones, something he's enjoyed doing in many other roles so far in his career.

Barry Keoghan - "The Banshees of Inisherin"

Barry Keoghan has performed in a number of critically acclaimed films, including the Academy Award darling "The Banshees of Inisherin." The story follows the heartbreaking, thought-provoking tale of two men in Ireland who navigate the ups and downs of a lifelong friendship that starts to deteriorate.

Keoghan steals almost every scene he appears in as Dominic Kearney, one of the funny characters in the movie who provides levity and dark comedy during the grim times in the film.

Jacob Elordi - "Priscilla"

Jacob Elordi had large shoes to fill when he starred as Elvis Presley in "Priscilla." Austin Butler just rose to fame playing the most famous man in rock n' roll in 2022, earning an Oscar nomination for his performance, but Elordi manages to create his own version of the character without infringing on the history books or Butler's work.

The movie looks at the perspective of Elvis' wife, Priscilla Presley, which helps Elordi fit in as a supporting actor instead of the star. His chemistry with Cailee Spaeny also makes the movie entertaining from start to finish.

Barry Keoghan - "Dunkirk"

Barry Keoghan has a history of appearing in acclaimed movies from the mid-2010s. If you appear in a Christopher Nolan movie, you probably have great potential to turn into something special. "Dunkirk" is now considered one of the best war movies of the 21st century as it depicts the arduous journey of soldiers during the mass allied evacuation of northern France during World War II.

Keoghan plays one of the young soldiers on the beach, but the film doesn't give him as much script to work with as his future projects that fans are now enjoying. If you like Nolan or war movies, this is a fun way to see Keoghan's origins.


by Shawn Laib

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