Few characters in literature have seen as many book-to-screen adaptations as the monster from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. From the 1910 Edison Studios version to Universal Pictures' iconic 1930s take, the Creature has been a fixture of cinema for over a century. But when you think of the monster, “beautiful” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind—until now. With Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming adaptation, Jacob Elordi shares the note the director gave him about the hours-long makeup process it would require for the 2025 movie schedule release.
Jacob Elordi opened up about playing the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s long-gestating gothic passion project while speaking with Empire. For the Oscar-winning director of The Shape of Water, Frankenstein is more than just horror, as it focuses on humanity. And, for the breakout actor, becoming the Creature wasn’t just a physical transformation, but a deeply personal one. Reflecting on the director’s guidance, he shared:
