Jacob Elordi is back as Nate Jacobs, the star quarterback of the football team who has a violent streak. Though he's on-and-off with Maddy, Nate struggles with his sexuality, which adds to his violent behaviour. Elordi told Esquire in November 2021 that season two will show more of Nate's home life, which will add more layers to his character's struggle. Elordi's breakout role was in Netflix's The Kissing Booth alongside Joey King.