The Newport Beach Film Festival announced that they will honor Jacob Elordi with the Maverick Award

Elordi Will Also Participate In Live Recording of
The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter Podcast At The Festival

The 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) announced that Jacob Elordi will receive the Maverick Award on October 16th at 5:30pm at Regal Edwards Big Newport Cinema before the opening night of the annual festival. The presentation will take place immediately following a live recording of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, moderated by THR’s executive editor Scott Feinberg, in front of a festival audience. Executive Editor of Awards, in front of a festival audience. The 26th edition of the festival will be held from October 16-23, 2025.

“The Newport Beach Film Festival is thrilled to honor Jacob Elordi for his remarkable performance in Frankenstein,” said Gregg Schwenk, CEO and Executive Director of NBFF. “With his commanding screen presence and bold choices, Jacob has quickly become one of the most exciting actors of his generation. We are proud to celebrate his talent and the impact of his work.”

Nurturing an impressive body of work that encompasses both film and television, Jacob Elordi has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. This year, Elordi stars as the iconic creature in Netflix’s highly anticipated Guillermo del Toro adaptation, “Frankenstein,” based on the classic Mary Shelley novel. The film made its world debut at Venice Film Festival, to rave reviews followed by TIFF where it won the First Runner Up for the TIFF People’s Choice Award. Elordi is known for his performances in “Saltburn,” “Priscilla,” “The Narrow Road the Deep North,” “Euphoria,” “On Swift Horses” and “Oh Canada.” Up next, audiences can see Elordi in Emerald Fennel’s “Wuthering Height” and Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars”.

Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” follows Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. A retelling of the classic novel about what it means to be human, to crave love, and seek understanding. The film stars Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac & Christoph Waltz.

Past Awards Chatter participants at the Newport Beach Film Festival have included Adam Sandler, Eddie Redmayne, Ewan McGregor, Peter Sarsgaard and Mark Ronson, and at the Newport Beach TV Festival have included Kate Hudson, Adam Brody and Sam Rockwell. Elordi will join previously announced honorees Kerry Condon (Artist of Distinction), Brendan Fraser (Icon Award), Mark Hamill (Icon Award), Scarlett Johansson (Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award), Rian Johnson (Director Award), Diane Lane (Icon Award), Francine Maisler (Casting Visionary Award), Noah Schnapp (Spotlight Award), Jenny Slate (Artist of Distinction), Tessa Thompson (Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award) and Steven Gaydos Arts Champion Award). The 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival highlights include the Opening Night film “Blue Moon” and the Closing Night film “Frankenstein.” Centerpiece films include “Hedda,” “Nouvelle Vague,” “Sentimental Value” and “Wake Up Dead Man.”

Tickets to Opening Night Film and Gala are $225. Tickets to the Closing Night Film and Gala are $145. Gala events are open to attendees 21 and older. Tickets for most films are $20.  Special event ticket prices may vary. For Festival passes and tickets visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com.

About the Newport Beach Film Festival

Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The event brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural gatherings to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing the work of original storytellers from around the globe, the Festival celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence, engaging the community in compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is presented by KIA, with additional support from UCI Health, the Los Angeles Times, Fashion Island, Visit Newport Beach, and the City of Newport Beach. The Festival takes place October 16–23, 2025. For passes and tickets, visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com.