Jacob Elordi reveals Euphoria coffin scene was shot with real snake

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26 May 2026 • 6:36 PM MYT
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Jacob Elordi reveals Euphoria coffin scene was shot with real snake

  • Jacob Elordi revealed he filmed a scene for the latest episode of Euphoria with a real snake.
  • The scene, featured in the seventh episode of the third series, which premiered on Sunday (24 May), showed his character, Nate Jacobs, being buried alive in a coffin with a snake.
  • Elordi clarified that a boa constrictor was used in the coffin, rather than the rattlesnake depicted in the show.
  • He described the boa constrictor as "super cute" and "cuddly", noting it was quite sleepy during filming.
  • The actor mentioned he had to gently nudge the snake to encourage it to move for the shot.

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