Key Takeaways:
* Guillermo del Toro is directing Netflix’s adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein.
* The film’s production journey has been long, with del Toro expressing his passion for the novel for over 17 years.
* The cast includes Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Charles Dance, and Ralph Ineson.
* Filming of the movie concluded recently, adding anticipation for release dates and official trailers.
A long-awaited project for renowned director Guillermo del Toro is finally seeing the light of day! You may know him from movies like Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Hellboy, and Blade II, but del Toro is now breathing life into his dream project, the classic Mary Shelley novel, Frankenstein. And guess what? Netflix is helping him do it!
About ‘Frankenstein’
Del Toro has a strong affection for the Frankenstein novel, and he’s not shy about sharing it. In fact, he once described the project as something he “would kill to make.” He planned to create a faithful version of the story, portraying it as a ‘Miltonian tragedy.’
Despite his passion for the project, del Toro initially refused an offer from Universal to direct a series of monster-oriented movies, including Frankenstein. However, his dedication to the story never waivered, with him creating script notes and concept art for his adaptation as early as 2008. Over the years, there’s been much speculation about the movie’s scope. Occasionally, del Toro hinted that it might need two or three films to cover the book’s complexity.
‘Frankenstein’ Cast:
Matching the impressive vision of del Toro is a star-studded cast. On board are Oscar Isaac, known from Moon Knight, Mia Goth from Pearl, and Jacob Elordi of Saltburn fame. Alongside them are Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Charles Dance, and Ralph Ineson. Earlier, Andrew Garfield was part of the team, but due to some reasons, he was replaced by Jacob Elordi.
With a cast this exciting, we can’t wait to see how these actors bring the story to life. Though the roles haven’t been officially confirmed, it’s believed that Isaac is playing Dr. Frankenstein, with Goth as his love interest and Waltz likely playing Dr. Pretorius.
What is the project about?
Mary Shelley’s novel is already a powerhouse of a narrative, offering a compelling blend of science fiction and horror. While del Toro has kept the core storyline intact, there’s a bit of a shakeup. Rather than being a direct adaptation, del Toro’s Frankenstein will feature an “adventure story that involves the creature.”
Although different approaches have been considered over the years, the current logline for the film is “Set in Eastern Europe in the 19th Century, the story of Dr. Pretorius, who needs to track down Frankenstein’s monster- who is believed to have died in a fire forty years before–in order to continue the experiments of Dr. Frankenstein.”
Production for ‘Frankenstein’
The shooting and filming of Frankenstein is a fascinating journey in itself. Beginning in Ontario, Canada, the production later moved to Scotland. The transformation of a part of Edinburgh to look like Victorian England for exterior scenes was a highlight. Oscar Isaac was seen in his character’s attire on set, hinting at the exciting things in store. As of September 30th, shooting was completed, and we expect the post-production to be in full swing.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated upcoming films. While the release date hasn’t been announced yet, we’re just as excited as you are for further news. With a director as visionary as del Toro and a cast as talented as this one, we’re all in for a treat once it’s released!
