Jacob Elordi revealed that he had to lose weight to play a prisoner of war in the new Justin Kurzel-directed series “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” at a Berlin Film Festival press conference on Saturday.

Adapted from the novel and co-starring Ciarán Hinds and Odessa Young, the five-part limited series examines the harrowing experiences of an Australian Army medical officer during World War II and four decades later.

Australian actor Jacob Elordi, known for "Euphoria," said the drastic weight loss he endured for his role in the new prisoner-of-war drama "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" was made bearable by support from the rest of the cast.

Jacob Elordi Talks Extreme Weight Loss On Burma POW Camp Drama 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North': “It Was A Very Calming Experience”

Australian actor Jacob Elordi discusses his weight loss for 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North.' The role as Dorrigo Evans in the five-part series forged camaraderie among cast members. The show, based on Richard Flanagan's novel,

Jacob Elordi is set to dive deep into a serious role in Justin Kurzel-directed series The Narrow Road to the Deep North. At the Berlin Film Festival press conference on Saturday, February 15, the Euphoria actor revealed that his character in the series is a prisoner of war.