Frankenstein: A Brief Timeline of Guillermo del Toro’s 20-Years-in-the-Making Horror Movie

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Frankenstein: A Brief Timeline of Guillermo del Toro’s 20-Years-in-the-Making Horror Movie

Feb 28,25

Guillermo del Toro's lifelong fascination with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is evident in his upcoming Netflix adaptation. A recent Netflix preview showcased a first-look image of Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein.

Del Toro, in a video message, confessed his decades-long dedication to the project, stating, "This film has been on my mind since I was a child — for 50 years. I’ve been trying to make it for 20 to 25 years. In fact, some people may even think I am a little bit obsessed with Frankenstein." The video highlighted his extensive Frankenstein-themed collection at his Bleak House.

Limited footage was shown, featuring Isaac's Victor Frankenstein in a confrontation with Mia Goth's character, described as a wealthy aristocrat. Jacob Elordi portrays Frankenstein's monster, characterized by long black hair, stitched gray skin, and red-tinged eyes. This footage remains unavailable online.

Del Toro poignantly remarked, "Over the decades, the character has fused with my soul in a way that it has become an autobiography. It doesn’t get more personal than this." This underscores the profound personal connection he holds with the material and the extensive time invested in bringing this adaptation to fruition. The long and complex journey to bring this version of Frankenstein to the screen is a testament to Del Toro's enduring passion.

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