Edinburgh stars as Netflix unveils 'sneak peek' into chilling Frankenstein adaption
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Netflix has unveiled a trailer for the new chilling adaption of Frankenstein that was filmed in Edinburgh.
The movie, which is set to be released in November this year, stars the likes of Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth.
Directed by Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro, the film adapts Mary Shelley's tale of Scientist Victor Frankenstein and the creature he brings to life.
The two-minute teaser introduces the doctor, played by Oscar Isaac, as he creates a monster - played by Hollywood star Jacob Elordi.
Over the course of 2024, city centre spots were taken over by film crews as production got underway at St Giles Cathedral.
Parts of the Canongate were closed off for filming, with horse-drawn carts seen in the Old Town.
A group of actors were seen standing together in costume with what appeared to be blood-stained aprons.
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At the Netflix Tudum 2025 event, Jacob Elordi provided an insight into the movie leaving fans excited.
In a clip shared on TikTok, Elordi said: "I recently had the opportunity to feature on Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. I am immensely grateful to be in the filming and really proud of the work we all put into it."
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It's understood Guillermo has been working on the film for more than a decade following his love for the novel.
An IMDP description of the horror movie reads: "Dr. Pretorius tracks down Frankenstein's monster, who is believed to have died in a fire forty years before, in order to continue the experiments of Dr. Victor Frankenstein."
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