Sam Levinson Explains Nate's Death Scene, Jacob Elordi Reacts
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- In the penultimate episode of Euphoria season three, Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi, dies after being bitten by a rattlesnake while buried alive, marking a brutal end for the character.
- Series creator Sam Levinson revealed he always intended to kill off Nate this season, aiming to deliver a form of justice that is both satisfying and anxiety-inducing for the audience.
- Levinson originally planned for Nate to die from suffocation or heat but changed the method after envisioning a rattlesnake entering the coffin, adding a unique and chilling twist to the character's demise.
- Jacob Elordi described filming the coffin scene as "quite peaceful," noting the use of a boa constrictor with a fake rattler and expressing pride in how Nate's complex story concluded.
- Levinson highlighted that Nate’s death reflects the show's shift into a more realistic world without safety nets, emphasizing the consequences of characters' actions beyond high school.