Jacob Elordi to Replace Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars'

Story by Samantha Bergeson

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Hottie Elordi steps in for Mescal in Ridley Scott's latest blockbuster after the latter lands role as a Beatle

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Mescal's departure from 'The Dog Stars' was a blow, but Hollywood's new it-boy Elordi is more than ready to fill his shoes
With Mescal tied up in Sam Mendes' Beatle biopic, Scott had to scramble to find a new leading man - and he hit the jackpot with Elordi

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Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Ridley Scott, Sam Mendes, Gladiator II, The Dog Stars, Beatle biopic