Netflix drops chilling first look at Guillermo del Toro's 'bucket list' movie
Netflix is set to unleash a spine-tingling film onto its platform, drawing inspiration from Mary Shelley's timeless literary masterpiece. The film is just one of many book adaptations hitting the small screen soon.
This picture represents one of Pinocchio mastermind Guillermo del Toro's coveted "bucket list" projects, though he admits he initially faced rejection when seeking a home for it. The 60 year old revealed to Vanity Fair that "everybody said no" when he first proposed a small-screen take on Shelley's 1818 masterwork Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
Nevertheless, Netflix stepped forward to champion the venture, which is scheduled to launch on the streaming platform this November. Production for Frankenstein is currently underway in Toronto, boasting an impressive cast including Jacob Elordi and Charles Dance, reports the Express.
This Gothic sci-fi thriller, which will make its global debut in the primary competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, features Oscar Isaac in the lead role.
Jacob Elordi portrays Frankenstein's creature, whilst Felix Kammerer takes on William Frankenstein, Victor's younger sibling, and Mia Goth appears as Elizabeth Lavenza, William's betrothed.
Charles Dance will embody Leopold Frankenstein, Victor's stern and domineering father, alongside Christoph Waltz as Harlander, an affluent arms dealer.
Back in 2007, del Toro expressed that a project he "would kill to make" would be a true-to-source "Miltonian tragedy" interpretation of Frankenstein.
His aspiration has now materialised, with Netflix having unveiled a haunting preview for the production.
The glimpse reveals Victor presenting his creation to onlookers as he declares: "I had a vision, an idea took shape in my mind.
"Inevitable, unavoidable, until it became truth. In seeking life, I created death."
The chilling words set the scene as viewers catch a glimpse of Frankenstein's monster wreaking havoc aboard a ship.
The teaser sparked an immediate reaction from fans, with @xseedingme exclaiming: "Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, uses imagery like del Toro does. How did I not hear about this movie? Guillermo del Toro's take on Frankenstein? Hell f****** yes!"
@luxindreams also expressed excitement: "Been waiting my whole life for someone to adapt Mary Shelley's Frankenstein faithfully, and this looks amazing!".
Set to premiere on Netflix in November 2025, "Frankenstein" is already generating buzz among eager audiences.
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