Guillermo del Toro's passion for Frankenstein rivals even Dr. Frankenstein's own obsession. During Netflix's recent preview event, a video message from the writer-director offered a tantalizing glimpse of his long-awaited adaptation. While a trailer won't arrive until summer, Netflix unveiled a first-look image of Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein (see above).
"This film has been on my mind since childhood—for 50 years," del Toro shared, as reported by Variety. "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." He gestured to the numerous Frankenstein collectibles adorning his dedicated "Frankenstein room" in his famed Bleak House.
Del Toro also showcased brief footage featuring Isaac's Victor Frankenstein confronting Mia Goth, portraying a seemingly wealthy aristocrat, and Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein's monster—depicted with long black hair, stitched gray skin, and piercing red eyes. (This footage is currently unavailable online.)
"Over the decades, the character has fused with my soul in a way that it has become an autobiography," del Toro explained. "It doesn’t get more personal than this."
The director of Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy isn't exaggerating his long-standing commitment to bringing Frankenstein to the screen. The journey to Netflix's Frankenstein movie has been remarkably lengthy…
