Guillermo del Toro will make his Frankenstein with Jacob Elordi as the protagonist

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Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, the dream cast of the film

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After years of discussion and anticipation, renowned director Guillermo Del Toro will finally make his adaptation of Frankenstein, a project he has been mulling over since 2007. Del Toro's ambition is to create a version of Mary Shelley's classic novel that is a tragedy of Miltonic proportions, enriched by fantastic, mythological, and horror elements, distinctive trademarks of his cinematic style.

One of the most intriguing choices for the role of the monster fell on Jacob Elordi, known for his performances in The Kissing Booth (2018) movie and Euphoria series. Elordi's selection represents a turnaround from his previous roles, demonstrating his versatility as an actor and willingness to take on challenging artistic challenges. Jacob Elordi returns to the screen with a very high-profile role: directed by Guillermo del Toro!

Alongside Elordi, the supporting cast features leading names such as Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz, all ready to bring new life and depth to this classic gothic tale. Filming is currently underway, and although an official release date has not yet been announced, anticipation for this reimagining of Frankenstein is high among genre enthusiasts and fans of the director. 

It is expected that Del Toro will create a work of great visual and narrative impact, which promises to excite and scare audiences in equal measure. The public is truly eagerly awaiting this project which promises surprises, and memorable interpretations in the impeccable and always original style of Del Toro, one of the most famous and talented directors of the last thirty years, capable of putting together films of every genre, without never stop tracing them with his inevitable imprint. The release date or the complete cast of the film is not yet known, but news is just around the corner!

Source: Screen Rant