Andrew Garfield Reflects on Losing 'Frankenstein' Role to Jacob Elordi

Garfield expressed disappointment over stepping away from Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' but said Elordi's casting felt serendipitous after a recent conversation.

• Andrew Garfield stepped down from Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' due to scheduling conflicts, leading to Jacob Elordi taking over the role of Frankenstein's monster.
• Garfield admitted feeling disappointed about missing the role but praised the film's cast and director, Guillermo del Toro.
• A recent conversation with Elordi at the Marrakech International Film Festival helped Garfield feel at peace with the casting change, as he believed the role came at the right time for Elordi's career.
• The film, based on Mary Shelley's classic novel, stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and features a cast including Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Charles Dance.
• Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited 'Frankenstein' is set to release in 2025, with filming having started earlier this year in Toronto.

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