Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi are dominating fans’ thoughts after starring in the provocative and controversial film Saltburn. In the film, the duo portray characters Oliver and Felix. The two college friends toe the line in their relationship as it’s inferred that there could be romantic feelings between them. However, in reality, Keoghan and Elordi have a strong connection as well. In fact, Keoghan has admitted that the pair’s flirty dynamic carried over into their real-life relationship.
On screen in Saltburn, Keoghan and Elordi had amazing chemistry together. Off-screen, they’re also very close. During an interview with GQ, the Irish-born Keoghan revealed that he and the Euphoria actor are like brothers. However, they do have a flirtatious relationship.
Barry Keoghan Dishes on Real-Life Flirty Relationship With Jacob Elordi
“It ainโt just for the cameras and the premieres. Iโm really flirtin’.” Keoghan told the outlet. “Me and Jacob — heโs like a brother to me, honestly. I think when youโre comfortable with someone, you can be as close as you want, you know what I mean?” he explained. “Iโm comfortable with Jacob. Messinโ about. Havinโ a laugh. Weโre bein’ lads. Weโve just done a movie where we had to kiss, man. Look at the scenes weโve done. You have to be comfortable with yourself,” the actor added.
Meanwhile, fans have been going crazy over Saltburn and Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi’s chemistry. Of course, Keoghan’s flirty confession about his co-star only fuels the fire. “I donโt wanna be in a relationship but i want whatever Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi have,” one fan tweeted. “I need to be in a polyamorous relationship with Jacob Elordi & Barry Keoghan,” another said. “Now release the deleted kiss scene,” one social media user commented, tagging Amazon in the post.
If their Saltburn success is any indication of what the future holds for Keoghan and Elordi, 2024 should be huge for the actors.
