Jacob Elordi, known for his role in Saltburn, discussed his experience playing The Creature in Netflix’s new adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel. The 28-year-old actor credited director Guillermo del Toro for fostering a supportive environment on set, which allowed him to approach the character without feeling distressed. Elordi explained that once in prosthetics, the focus needed for the role came naturally, but the set remained open and creatively freeing.
Director Guillermo del Toro, who has long wanted to make a Frankenstein film, shared mixed emotions about finishing the project. He described the process as both celebratory and challenging, reflecting on the story’s themes of forgiveness, acceptance, and the relationships between fathers and sons. Del Toro emphasized telling the story from both The Creature’s and Victor Frankenstein’s viewpoints to highlight shared human experiences. Elordi spent about 10 hours each day in makeup to transform into his character.
Director Guillermo del Toro, who has long wanted to make a Frankenstein film, shared mixed emotions about finishing the project. He described the process as both celebratory and challenging, reflecting on the story’s themes of forgiveness, acceptance, and the relationships between fathers and sons. Del Toro emphasized telling the story from both The Creature’s and Victor Frankenstein’s viewpoints to highlight shared human experiences. Elordi spent about 10 hours each day in makeup to transform into his character.
