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Joey King and Jacob Elordi gained recognition as the lead stars of Netflix’s teen rom-com trilogyThe Kissing Booth.Despite the trilogy’s mixed critical reception, it proved to be a massive success for the streaming platform. However, Elordi, who portrayed Noah Flynn in the series, has labeled the movies as “ridiculous,” stating that they served as a mere “escape.”
His co-star, Joey King, has responded to his criticism of movies in a recent interview, as she shared that she had a great experience working on them.
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Joey King Responds to Jacob Elordi’s Criticism ofThe Kissing Booth
Jacob Elordi, known for starring in the hit HBO dramaEuphoriaand critically acclaimed films likePriscillaandSaltburn, has shared that he is not too proud of his initial work. During a recent interview withGQ, the actor shared his despise forThe Kissing Boothmovies that made him a teen heartthrob.
“I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies,”the 26-year-old actor said before adding,“Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape.”However, his co-stars,Joey Kingand Taylor Zakhar Perez, do not have the same thoughts as him.
King, who starred alongside Elordi in the film series, responded to the criticism at the Balenciaga fashion show in Los Angeles. In a conversation withVariety, theBullet Trainactress said,“I think it’s unfortunate anyone would feel that way.”
She further stated that she had“a great time making those movies”and her opinion would remain the same“no matter what anyone says.” Taylor Zakhar Perez, who portrayed Marco Valentin Peña inThe Kissing Boothsequels, has also reacted to Elordi’s comments on the movies.
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Taylor Zakhar Perez Had a Wonderful Experience Starring inThe Kissing Booth
Taylor Zakhar Perez joined the cast ofThe Kissing Boothfilm series in its sequels as Marco Valentin Peña. Talking about Jacob Elordi’s comments on the Netflix trilogy, the actor said,“It’s a shame that was his experience on the set.”He also stated that he believed that everyone“had such a wonderful experience”working on those movies.
The actor reflected on howThe Kissing Boothhelped them gain recognition among the audience.“Especially when those movies came out, it was a time when we really needed something like that,”he said before adding,“I know from our fan interactions, getting stopped everywhere I go.”
Based on Beth Reekles’ novel series of the same name, The Kissing Boothfeatures Jacob Elordi as Elle Evans’ (Joey King) love interest. The story revolves around Elle navigating the complexities of romance and friendship dynamics, all set against the backdrop of a school kissing booth.
The Kissing Boothfilm series is available to stream on Netflix.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
