By Jailene Giron
The actor Jacob Elordiknown for his participation in productions such as “Frankenstein” and “Euphoria”, has been left out of the jury pool for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to take place from May 12 to 23. The reason? A serious injury to his leg that prohibits him from carrying out the activities of the role.
According to Selection magazine, The organization would be looking for a replacement to complete the jury for the seventy 9th edition of the prestigious competition. due to a fracture in the actor’s foot.
Reports from Internet page Six mention that The Australian-born artist decided to say goodbye to his role as a jury because the event involves constant movement. And, since his arrival, he would be traveling to the premieres of the competing productions, press conferences, photo sessions and parties.
Despite the commotion that the news caused, until now Jacob Elordi’s representatives and work team have not issued statements about the actor’s health.
Meet the jury of the seventy 9th edition of the Cannes Film Festival
Amid speculation about Jacob Elordi’s health, The committee announced to the jury that it will award the Palme d’Or to one of the 22 films that make up the Official Selection of the contest. in its 2026 edition.
In the announcement it was reported that The jury will be chaired by South Korean director, screenwriter and producer Park Chan-wookawarded within this competition thanks to titles such as “Conventional Boy”, “Thirst” and “Resolution to Leave”.
Along with him, there will be 8 stars of the audiovisual scene, including the actress Demi Moore Oscar nominated for her performance in “The Substance.” Likewise, it adds Ruth Neggathe producer and actor has an Oscar nomination for her role in “Loving”, a film that was part of the Official Selection of the competition in 2016.
Another star that appears on the panel is Isaach De Bankolewho gained international fame for his work in projects such as: “Dusky Mic-Mac”, “Casino Royale”, “Miami Vice”, “Dusky Panther” and “The Brutalist”. Stellan Skarsgårdwith its history of more than 50 years, will provide a vision full of experience to choose the great winner of the 2026 edition.
The list of judges also highlights Latin talent with Diego CespedesChilean director and screenwriter who won the Un Certain Regard award for his debut film titled “The Mysterious Look of Flamenco.”
The director’s expertise Chloe Zhao joins the panel. Within her repertoire of projects, the following stand out: “Songs My Brother Taught Me”, “Nomadland” and “Hamnet”, for which she was nominated for the second time at the Oscars for Best Director. Added to his talent, Laura Wandel (“Foreign Our bodies”, “Playground”, “Un Certain Regard”), who returns to Cannes as part of the jury for this edition.
Last but not least the participation of Paul Lavertywho has written two Palme d’Or-winning films: “The Wind that Shakes the Barley” and “I, Daniel Blake.”
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