Overview
- The film hit Netflix globally on November 7 after a Venice premiere and limited theatrical run, and del Toro announced it is now the platform’s most-watched title.
- Jacob Elordi’s transformation into the Creature required roughly 10–11 hours a day and 42 prosthetic pieces, executed with practical effects led by veteran artists including Mike Hill.
- Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein with Elordi as the Creature, alongside Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz in principal roles.
- Del Toro presents a personal, emotionally driven reimagining of Mary Shelley’s story that introduces new elements and characters such as Heinrich Harlander.
- Andrew Garfield left the project about two months before filming due to scheduling conflicts tied to the 2023 strikes, prompting a rapid redesign for Elordi’s casting reportedly completed in nine weeks.