Cartier Cinema Club Holds First US Event With Jacob Elordi
The actor chose John Cassavetes' 1977 film Opening Night for the Santa Monica screening and discussed it with Sean Baker.
The Cartier Cinema Club held its first event in the United States at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica on Friday, with Jacob Elordi presenting John Cassavetes' 1977 film Opening Night, according to hollywoodreporter.com.
Elordi, a Cartier ambassador, discussed the film for 30 minutes with filmmaker Sean Baker and moderator Kim Gordon. Elordi said he had rewatched Opening Night the previous week to prepare and that the film addressed the artistic process of building a character.
Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands as Myrtle Gordon.
The Cartier Cinema Club initiative launched in September 2026 at the Venice Film Festival.
Elordi said he is about to start work on another new film but did not name the project.
Quick answers
What film did Jacob Elordi present at the Cartier Cinema Club?
He selected John Cassavetes' 1977 film Opening Night.
Where was the first US Cartier Cinema Club event held?
At the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, on a Friday.
Who joined Jacob Elordi for the discussion?
Filmmaker Sean Baker and moderator Kim Gordon, in a 30-minute conversation.