Jacob Elordi Will Star In Guillermo Del Toro’s Adaptation Of Frankenstein 

By Martha Davies

12 months ago

The Saltburn star has set his sights on something new


Last year, it was announced that Andrew Garfield would play the crucial role of the monster in Guillermo Del Toro’s long-awaited film adaptation of Frankenstein. However, delays and scheduling conflicts have seen Garfield drop out – and it’s been announced that Jacob Elordi will take on the role instead. We’ve got all the details.

Jacob Elordi Will Star In Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein

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If you can’t stop thinking about Saltburn, you’ll be happy to hear that Jacob Elordi has signed on to another huge film: Guillermo Del Toro’s take on Frankenstein, which is set to air on Netflix. The Aussie star will replace Andrew Garfield, who recently left the cast due to scheduling conflicts after delays caused by last year’s SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Guillermo Del Toro has directed a whole host of blockbuster films, from The Shape of Water to Pinocchio. His adaptation of Frankenstein has been in the works for a while now, and it’s a highly anticipated release. Here’s what we know so far.

Who Will Star in Frankenstein?

  • Jacob Elordi as the monster
  • Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
  • Christoph Waltz
  • Mia Goth
  • Felix Kammerer
  • Lars Mikkelsen
  • David Bradley
  • Christian Convery

Is There A Trailer?

Not yet – check back here for updates.

When Will Frankenstein Be Released?

As work on Frankenstein has only just started, it’s unlikely that it’ll be released until next year, but we know that it will be streaming on Netflix.