Jacob Elordi, who catapulted into stardom by his role in "The Kissing Booth," didn't mince words about his feelings toward the popular rom-com trilogy.

In a candid interview with GQ, the 25-year-old actor, who portrayed Noah Flynn in the Netflix movie series, revealed that the films were far from a passion project, stating, "I didn't want to make those movies before I made those movies."

Despite the franchise's success, Elordi dismissed them as "ridiculous" and characterized them as mere vehicles for escapism.

The idea that "The Kissing Booth" trilogy might align with the Hollywood practice of "one for them, one for me" was met with caution by Elordi.

He pointed out the potential danger of losing originality and creative control, emphasizing the need to maintain high standards in one's work.

He went on to question those who consider caring about one's output "pretentious," criticizing the acceptance of knowingly delivering subpar content and profiting from people's valuable time as the "cool thing."

While the "The Kissing Booth" movies achieved widespread popularity on Netflix, they faced harsh criticism from film critics, boasting low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, Variety noted.

Despite the unfavorable reviews, Elordi's co-star, Joey King, has consistently defended the films, expressing pride in her work.

"I couldn't be prouder of those movies. I loved them so much, and playing that character made me happy. I'll never regret those movies, and I love them so much no matter what anyone says," she told The Independent last year.

Since "The Kissing Booth," Elordi has diversified his portfolio with roles in Sofia Coppola's "Priscilla" and Emerald Fennell's "Saltburn." The actor is currently collaborating with Paul Schrader on the film "Oh, Canada" and is slated to return for the third season of the hit HBO series "Euphoria."

In his GQ interview, Elordi also disclosed that he declined an audition for a Superman role in an undisclosed superhero movie. While he refrained from specifying the project, Variety suggested that he may have been referring to James Gunn's upcoming tentpole "Superman: Legacy."

Elordi expressed a lack of interest in appearing in superhero films at this juncture in his life.

"Well, they asked me to read for Superman. That was immediately, 'No, thank you.' That's too much. That's too dark for me," he explained.

In his latest movie, "Priscilla," Elordi underwent a physical transformation to take on the role of Elvis Presley.

He detailed in the interview the experience of gaining weight for the character, including a diet regimen that involved consuming a pound of bacon daily.

"It was the first time in my life that I ever had a gut," he revealed.

"Priscilla" continues to captivate audiences in theaters, and "The Kissing Booth" trilogy remains available for streaming on Netflix. Elordi's feature in the 28th annual Men of the Year GQ issue hits newsstands on Nov. 28. 

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