‘The Dog Stars’ Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley on Why Apocalypse Movies Hit Different Right Now

Ridley Scott is well known for his singular approach to filmmaking. The Alien and Gladiator director runs his sets on a strict schedule, often getting only one or two takes before moving on, and capturing full coverage with upwards of eight cameras rolling at once. For The Dog Stars leads,Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley, this whirlwind method was a challenging exercise in letting go. “There's something liberating in you having to submit to his process.” Elordi tells Collider’s Steve Weintraub. “You just have to dive in, and you have to trust him.”