Jacob Elordi to Star in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein for Netflix: Replacing Andrew Garfield

Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), who invites him to Saltburn, the sprawling estate of his eccentric family, to spend an unforgettable summer. (Prime Video)

Jacob Elordi will be the new face of a monstrous creature in Frankenstein, the upcoming Netflix adaptation directed by Guillermo del Toro. The Australian actor, known for the film Saltburn and the famous series Euphoria, will be the replacement for Andrew Garfield, who has had to leave the project due to scheduling conflicts resulting from the problems brought about by the actors and screenwriters’ strikes in 2023.

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Elordi, most recently known for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s drama Priscilla, has gained recognition in Hollywood after his television role with HBO. The 26-year-old star, who had already collaborated with the red “N” from 2018 to 2021 in the Kissing Booth trilogy, will work with the platform again thanks to his new role, which will work closely with the filmmaker Mexican, which comes from harvesting.

Boris Karloff in the most iconic representation of Frankenstein for cinema. (Credits: Universal Pictures)

One of the most striking sections of the film is its cast, which includes Oscar Isaac in the role of Victor Frankenstein, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer (All Quiet on the Front), Lars Mikkelsen (The Witcher) , David Bradley (Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio) and Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth).

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Frankenstein represents the continuation of the collaboration between Netflix and del Toro, a relationship that already includes the award-winning Pinocchio, the anthology series Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, and the animated films Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans and Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia.

The filmmaker, originally from Guadalajara, continues preparing his version of Frankenstein. (Credits: Procine)

“Set in Eastern Europe in the 19th century, it tells the story of Dr. Pretorious, who needs to locate Frankenstein’s monster, who is believed to have died in a fire forty years earlier, in order to continue Dr. Frankenstein’s experiments,” describes the film. official synopsis.

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The film, named after the notorious literary character created by Mary Shelley, will be written, directed and produced by del Toro, Oscar winner for The Shape of Water. Shelley’s work has been adapted to the big screen on multiple occasions, with notable examples such as the classic 1931 version directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff.

The first 1931 film about the character is the most remembered image of the monster. (Photo: Universal Pictures)

Guillermo del Toro has hinted at a start date for filming in February 2024, describing the project as a decades-long ambition and one that requires maturity and tools he didn’t possess ten years ago. Although an official release date has not yet been confirmed, preparations for the start of production would point to a possible premiere in 2025.

2024-01-08 16:03:13
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