A new set photo from Guillermo del Toro’sFrankensteinshows Oscar Isaac in his role. The Mary Shelley novelis one of the most oft-adapted source materials in history through various iterations, from silent films to modern-day reimaginings likeLisa Frankenstein. Currently,del Toro is filming an adaptation ofFrankenstein, which he will write, direct, and produce. Del Toro’s version will star Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein opposite Jacob Elordi’s monster character, witha supporting cast including Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, and David Bradley.
Now,Games Radarreveals a set photo forFrankenstein,giving a look at Isaac in the lead role. In the photo, Isaac is mostly clean-shaven, sporting curly hair and sideburns but no beard. He is dressed in the period,wearing a top hat and a pinstripe suit. Members of the crew surround Isaac as they appear to prepare for a shot. There is a mistiness to the image that could be caused by some smoke machine.
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What This Image Says About Frankenstein’s Style
Frankenstein Is Set In The 1700s.
The set photo indicates that the del Toro adaptation will likely stay consistent with the time period of the book. Shelley’sFrankensteinis a novella set in the late 1700s, a time wherein Isaac’s pinstripe suit and top hat would have been appropriate attire. This setting will make del Toro’sFrankensteindifferent from many more recent adaptations, which either reinvent aspects of the plot or change its time period.
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Having a set photo is also a good sign of the production pace ofFrankenstein.As of now, there is no release date for the film,with reports merely claiming that it will come sometime in 2025. With the movie still filming, early 2025 seems out of the question, but mid to late 2025 is still very much on the table. Exactly how swiftlytheFrankensteinmovieis released depends on how fast the filming goes, which may be revealed in the next couple of weeks as production continues.
Why Frankenstein Is An Exciting Del Toro Project
It Combines Elements Del Toro Is Great At
Even with the set image, I am already excited about this del Toro project. Isaac looks sharp in his suit, adorned with the kind of precision of period costume with crispness that mirrors del Toro’s previous film,Nightmare Alley. The director’s recent filmGuillermo del Toro’s Pinocchioalso revealed his knack for faithful adaptation, as the stop-motion film was more true to the original tale than the Disney version. Hopefully, del Toro’s existing strong suits can combine well in the production ofFrankenstein.
Frankenstein
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Frankenstein is a 1931 horror film directed by James Whale, based on Mary Shelley’s novel. The story follows Dr. Henry Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating life from dead tissue, leading to the birth of a monstrous being. Colin Clive stars as Dr. Frankenstein, while Boris Karloff delivers a standout performance as the creature, whose existence brings unintended consequences. The film is a seminal work in early horror cinema.
