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Elordi Undergoes Grueling Transformation into Frankenstein's Monster for Del Toro's New Film
30 Aug
Summary
- Jacob Elordi, 28, plays Frankenstein's monster in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming horror film
- Elordi spent 10 hours daily in makeup to fully embody the role
- Del Toro praised Elordi's professionalism, saying he never complained despite long hours
In a recent press conference at the Venice International Film Festival, actor Jacob Elordi, 28, revealed the intense process he underwent to portray Frankenstein's monster in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming horror film. Elordi stars opposite Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in the highly anticipated movie, which is set to hit theaters on October 17 and debut on Netflix on November 7.
Elordi shared that he fully immersed himself in the role, stating that the creature on screen is the "purest form" of himself. To achieve this level of transformation, the actor spent 10 hours in the makeup chair each day during filming. Del Toro, the film's 60-year-old director, praised Elordi's professionalism, noting that he never once complained about the long hours or demanding schedule.
The director also discussed his lifelong fascination with the Frankenstein story, revealing that he has been "following the creature" since he first saw Boris Karloff's portrayal in the 1931 film. Del Toro said he waited for the right opportunity to bring his own unique vision of the classic tale to the screen, aiming to reconstruct the entire world of Frankenstein.
