Overview
- Guillermo del Toro said Andrew Garfield was his original choice for the creature but exited due to scheduling conflicts after months of preparation.
- Andrew Garfield told Deadline he was disappointed to leave yet called meeting Jacob Elordi fortuitous and suggested Elordi needed the role more.
- Del Toro cast Jacob Elordi for his expressive eyes and disarming innocence, citing a flash of anger in Priscilla as a key factor.
- Makeup artist Mike Hill and the team reimagined the monster in roughly nine weeks to suit Elordi’s build and presence.
- The film debuted at the 2025 Venice Film Festival to a reported 13-minute ovation and is set for a limited theatrical run before streaming on Netflix on November 7.