Guillermo del Toro's passion for Frankenstein rivals that of Dr. Frankenstein himself. At the recent Next on Netflix preview event, the acclaimed writer-director shared a video message, teasing his long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic. While a trailer for the film is not due until this summer, Netflix offered a tantalizing first-look image of Oscar Isaac portraying the iconic mad scientist (see above).
"This film has been on my mind since I was a child—for 50 years," del Toro revealed in the video, as reported by Variety. "I've been trying to make it for 20 to 25 years. In fact, some people may even think I am a little bit obsessed with Frankenstein." As he spoke, he gestured towards the array of Frankenstein figures and collectibles in his famed Bleak House's Frankenstein room.
Del Toro also shared some exclusive footage featuring Oscar Isaac's Victor Frankenstein confronting Mia Goth, who plays a seemingly affluent aristocrat. Additionally, viewers got a glimpse of Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein's monster, characterized by long black hair, stitched-up gray skin, and a haunting glint of red in his eyes. (This footage, however, is not available online at this time.)
"You see, over the decades, the character has fused with my soul in a way that it has become an autobiography," del Toro reflected. "It doesn’t get more personal than this."
The director of Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy has indeed been striving to bring Frankenstein to life for decades. Let's delve into the extended journey behind Netflix's upcoming Frankenstein movie...
