Jacob Elordi’s Shocking Frankenstein Makeover Steals Spotlight in Del Toro’s Netflix Epic
I’m Elena West and today we’re turning the spotlight on a cinematic metamorphosis that will supercharge your inspiration meter. Get ready – this is BIG. In the first official look at Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Frankenstein movie, Jacob Elordi steps into the shoes of one of pop culture’s most iconic creatures and emerges unrecognizable from under the layers of horror makeup.
This reveal matters because del Toro tapped Elordi as his monster after Andrew Garfield had to bow out due to conflicting schedules, making the 28-year-old Australian actor the “perfect actor” for the role, according to del Toro himself in a July 28 interview with Vanity Fair. Imagine that synergy: “We have a supernaturally good connection,” del Toro declared. “Very few words. Very few things I have to say, and he does it.” That’s the kind of collaboration legends build on.
Step into the makeup chair with head artist Mike Hill, who raved about Elordi’s unique physicality: “What attracted me to him was his gangliness and his wrists. It was this looseness,” Hill told Vanity Fair. Hill added that Elordi’s innocent demeanor, held within a towering six-foot-five frame, gives the monster an unpredictability that could “really do a lot of damage if this man really wanted to be a bad guy.” Now that’s a haunting edge few actors can deliver.
Elordi didn’t take this lightly. He admitted he felt the weight of past heavyweights like Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, Robert De Niro and Benedict Cumberbatch before taking on the role. Initially he avoided watching earlier versions to forge his own path. But del Toro’s redirection—“My friend, it’s a movie, it can’t f–king hurt you”—led Elordi to binge every rendition, turning potential intimidation into fuel for his performance.
The movie also stars Oscar Isaac as Dr. Viktor Frankenstein alongside Mia Goth, Charles Dance and Christoph Waltz. Together they form a powerhouse ensemble that del Toro promises will deliver a fresh twist on Mary Shelley’s classic tale. With production notes confirming Elordi’s face wrapped in tattered rags and grotesque prosthetics, fans are already buzzing with anticipation.
Why does this matter beyond the Halloween season? Because every bold transformation carries lessons on embracing challenge and pushing boundaries. Elordi’s journey from teen heartthrob in Euphoria to a monstrous figure in del Toro’s gothic canvas is a masterclass in risk-taking and creative partnership. It reminds us that real growth happens when we step into the unknown and let our strengths reshape the narrative.
Frankenstein hits Netflix this November, and trust me, you won’t want to miss the reveal when the trailer drops. Now it’s your turn to turn inspiration into action – go make something extraordinary today!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Vanity Fair
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
