Everything we know about Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein adaptation
Guillermo del Toro describes his upcoming Netflix adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, set for release in November 2025, as an "emotional story" rather than a horror film.
The film stars Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorious, who seeks out Jacob Elordi's Frankenstein's Monster to continue Dr. Victor Frankenstein's experiments.
Del Toro emphasizes the film's exploration of themes like fatherhood and being a son, aiming for a lyrical and emotional score in collaboration with composer Alexandre Desplat.
Del Toro has been interested in the story since childhood, moved by the creature's innocence and viewing Mary Shelley's book as a powerful exploration of isolation.
While filming in Scotland in August 2024, Del Toro humorously shared on X about staying in a haunted hotel room in Aberdeen, experiencing odd occurrences.
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