Diego Calva Says Being Naked With Jacob Elordi For “On Swift Horses” Was Intimidating: “He’s Perfect”
Australian actor Jacob Elordi captured attention early in The Kissing Booth. He then showed different sides with more intense roles in Euphoria and Saltburn. It proved he offered more than just striking looks, although he has those, too. He’s currently on screens in The Narrow Road To The Deep North as an army surgeon whose short but forbidden affair with his uncle’s wife sustains and haunts him through his darkest days in a Thai-Burmese prisoner of war camp in WWII.
Next, Elordi steps into a different kind of spotlight with On Swift Horses, exploring a heartfelt queer love story.
A Different Kind of Role
This latest film has people talking, and it is easy to see why. Elordi shares the screen with Diego Calva, and their connection is undeniable. On Swift Horses presents a tender and intense romance that many have been waiting to see portrayed this way. Forget the fleeting glances sometimes offered as representation; this film delves deeper.
Calva himself commented on the intensity, particularly regarding their more intimate scenes. “It’s hard not to do a hot scene with Jacob shirtless,” he mentioned in his Attitude cover interview. He added, quite relatably, “Believe me, being naked around Jacob Elordi is intimidating! He’s like a fucking god! He’s too perfect!” We hear you, Diego.
Exploring Connection and Trust
The film apparently wastes no time establishing the bond between their characters. Meeting under the neon glow of a casino, their story unfolds through quiet moments, late-night talks, and scenes charged with emotion. According to Calva, director Daniel Minahan was clear about the approach. “They’re two sweet guys who really fall in love,” Calva recalled the director emphasizing.
Minahan seemingly wanted to avoid common pitfalls. “I don’t want a classic story of tragedy around these queer characters and then they have kinky sex — no, no, no,” Calva shared of the director’s vision. What emerges instead is a narrative focused on genuine connection and vulnerability.
It portrays two men finding solace and trust in each other within a world that might not offer them safety elsewhere. It is about the intimacy and longing shared between them, presented without shame or unnecessary drama.
On Swift Horses looks set to offer a significant portrayal of queer love, driven by powerful performances and a focus on emotional truth.
