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Jacob Elordi Hospitalized After Method Acting Burn Incident

2/3/2026

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Jacob Elordi, who plays Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights, sustained a second-degree burn from a steam shower knob after a makeup artist challenged him to go Method.
Emerald Fennell, the director, recalled receiving a text about Elordi's hospitalization and initially fearing a car accident.
Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor, later defended Method acting, saying criticism comes from those who misunderstand it.
Wuthering Heights is set to release in theaters on February 13.

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Jacob Elordi, who plays Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights, sustained a second-degree burn from a steam shower knob after a makeup artist challenged him to go Method.
Emerald Fennell, the director, recalled receiving a text about Elordi's hospitalization and initially fearing a car accident.
Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor, later defended Method acting, saying criticism comes from those who misunderstand it.
Wuthering Heights is set to release in theaters on February 13.