Overview
- The film began streaming on Netflix on November 7 after a Venice premiere and an October theatrical run.
- Jacob Elordi’s turn as the Creature involved about 10–11 hours of daily makeup and roughly 42 prosthetic pieces, emphasizing Del Toro’s commitment to practical effects.
- Andrew Garfield left the role roughly two months before filming due to scheduling shifts linked to the 2023 strikes, and Elordi stepped in as the redesign was completed in nine weeks.
- Del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic with a more emotionally driven focus and adds new characters, including Christoph Waltz’s Heinrich Harlander.
- Early coverage highlights strong viewership and growing awards buzz for Elordi, with Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz leading the cast.