Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Guillermo Del Toro Describes Jacob Elordi's 'Frankenstein' Creature
Director Guillermo Del Toro is making a movie called 'Frankenstein.'
The movie stars Jacob Elordi as the Creature.
Del Toro says the Creature will be beautiful, like a newborn with unique skin tones and scars.
The film is about a doctor named Victor, played by Oscar Isaac, who creates the Creature.
The director wanted to make something different from what's typically seen.
Del Toro has been a fan of the story since childhood and wanted to make sure it was done right.
The movie is set to premiere in theaters and on Netflix.
Guillermo Del Toro is directing 'Frankenstein,' starring Jacob Elordi.
Del Toro describes Elordi's Creature as "staggeringly beautiful."
The film's premiere is set for October 17 in select theaters and November 7 on Netflix.
The Creature's skin is described as having different colors and appearing almost translucent.
The film also stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein.
- Who
- Guillermo Del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and others
- What
- Del Toro described the Creature in the upcoming movie 'Frankenstein'.
- When
- The film premieres October 17 in select theaters and November 7 on Netflix.
- Where
- The film was previewed at the Venice Film Festival.
- Why
- Del Toro wanted the Creature to be beautiful and not appear to be an accident victim.
- Director
- Guillermo Del Toro
- Starring
- Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer
- Elordi's Character
- The Creature
- Premiere Dates
- October 17 (select theaters), November 7 (Netflix)
- Title
- Frankenstein