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- How Elordi described Nate’s final moments
- Behind the coffin: the logistics of filming the burial
- The snake: why the show used a real boa constrictor
- Sam Levinson on audience expectations and brutal justice
- Elordi reflects on leaving the series
- What the actor has done between seasons
- Personal life and public attention
- When and where to watch the Season 3 finale
Jacob Elordi says goodbye to Nate Jacobs in a scene viewers won’t forget: buried alive and bitten by a snake, the character meets a violent end that the actor called strangely fitting. He reflects on the moment with calm, describing the shoot and the animal encounter while the show moves toward its Season 3 conclusion on HBO.
How Elordi described Nate’s final moments
Elordi framed Nate’s death as an apt conclusion for a character who made dark choices. He told cameras it felt like the story landed where it needed to.
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He called the end of Nate’s arc a mix of feelings. The role shaped much of his public life and career, he said, and stepping away was both powerful and emotional.
Behind the coffin: the logistics of filming the burial
Elordi walked through the mechanics of the coffin shoot.
- He lay inside a tight, sealed box.
- The lid was affixed while cameras rolled.
- Movement was limited; his shoulders touched the sides.
- Despite the setup, he described the experience as calming and oddly peaceful.
On-set atmosphere and practical details
Darkness and the sound design made the scene tense. Elordi said the noises were startling at times.
Still, he emphasized that the production kept safety and realism high on the priority list.
The snake: why the show used a real boa constrictor
Showrunner Sam Levinson opted to use an actual snake for authenticity.
The animal was a boa constrictor with a fake rattler attached to its tail to sell the moment on camera.
Elordi admitted he expected fear but found the reptile unexpectedly gentle.
- He called the snake “sleepy” and “cuddly.”
- At times he nudged it to get it to move up for the shot.
- Even when locked inside the box, the actor said the creature behaved calmly.
The real animal added physical danger and emotional intensity to the scene, sharpening the viewer’s reaction.
Sam Levinson on audience expectations and brutal justice
Levinson explained his approach to punishment on-screen. He understands what viewers want when a villain gets their due.
Instead of simply granting catharsis, he aims to complicate it. Levinson wants justice to feel earned and unsettling.
His goal was to make the payoff both satisfying and discomforting, so the audience reconsiders their own reaction.
Elordi reflects on leaving the series
Playing Nate since Season 1 has been a major chapter in Elordi’s life. He called the show more than a job; it shaped him.
He described the ending as bittersweet, proud of the work but aware the role is over for now.
What the actor has done between seasons
Elordi kept busy during the show’s break, adding high-profile projects to his résumé.
- Filmed Frankenstein adaptations.
- Starred in a new take on Wuthering Heights.
- Continued to expand beyond his breakout franchise roles.
Before Euphoria, he was best known for the Kissing Booth films.
Personal life and public attention
Elordi’s off-screen life has drawn headlines too. He has been linked to model and media figure Kendall Jenner.
They were recently seen vacationing in Hawaii, a detail that intensified tabloid interest during the show’s run.
When and where to watch the Season 3 finale
The Season 3 finale airs Sunday, May 31, at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.
Fans can expect the story to build from this episode’s shock and push toward closure.
