Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Offers First Look at Gothic Adaptation

The long-awaited film, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, combines Victorian aesthetics with del Toro's signature style and is set for a 2025 release in theaters and on Netflix.

• Netflix and Vanity Fair revealed the first images of Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, showcasing a gothic laboratory setting and cast members Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.
• The film marks del Toro's return to Victorian gothic and steampunk aesthetics, which he previously explored in works like Crimson Peak and The Shape of Water.
• The project, originally announced in 2007 and delayed for years, was revived by Netflix in 2023 after del Toro's Oscar win for Pinocchio, with filming completed in September 2024.
• The cast includes Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, Mia Goth as Elizabeth, and Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorius, alongside other notable character actors.
• While no exact release date has been announced, the film is confirmed for a 2025 debut in theaters and on Netflix, generating significant anticipation for its gothic visuals and existential themes.

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