Jacob Elordi will finally play Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein’s monster

Andrew Garfield gives up his place following scheduling conflicts.

Jacob Elordi is the popular actor. It is currently showing in Priscilla by Sofia Coppola, in which he indulges in Elvis Presley’s iconic footwork. Not to mention the sultry soapy scene in Saltburnwhich seems to have definitely left its mark. Jacob Elordi is undoubtedly “Alive!“, like the character he is preparing to play next February…

It was confirmed by Netflix that the 26-year-old Australian actor will play Frankenstein’s monster in the upcoming adaptation of the gothic sci-fi classic, directed by Guillermo del Toro. The production of such an adaptation is a project that the filmmaker has wanted to implement for a very long time. As director, screenwriter and producer of the film, Guillermo del Toro reiterates its collaboration with Netflix, with whom it had worked on Pinnochio, The Cabinet of Curiosities and animation projects Trollhunters.

In October, the casting for the project was taking shape: Oscar Isaac in the role of the scientist Victor Frankenstein, Mia Goth (X), Christopher Waltz, Felix Kammerer, David Bradleyn (Afterlife), Lars Mikkelsen (Ahsoka) but also Andrew Garfield who was initially considered to play the creature. According to Deadline, the actor of The Amazing Spider-Man withdrew from the project due to scheduling conflicts related to the strike.

Even if Guillermo del Toro is an Oscar-winning and experienced filmmaker, this adaptation project is a challenge since it is measured against the countless adaptations made, notably the most striking, that of John Whalein 1931 with the emblematic performance of Boris Karloff. In the same way as his monstrous comrade in horror, the character of the vampire will also be resurrected by the camera of Robert Eggers in a movie Nosferatu scheduled for the end of December 2024.

As for Frankenstein of Guillermo del Torono date has been announced, but it cannot be ruled out that the two projects could intersect for the end of 2024.

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