Jacob Elordi Discovered Magic with Guillermo del Toro Playing the Creature in 'Frankenstein'
In an in-depth conversation on The Awardist podcast, actor Jacob Elordi shared his experience portraying the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein. He opened up about how this role helped him find peace and deeper artistic fulfillment.
“It’s the sort of scale of a movie that I’ve wanted to make forever,” Elordi said, describing his work under del Toro’s direction.
At just 28, the Australian actor has already built an eclectic career spanning from Netflix’s The Kissing Booth series to his portrayal of Elvis in Gia Coppola’s Priscilla. He drew major public attention with the unforgettable bathtub scene in Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn and gained critical praise for his role as Nate on HBO’s Euphoria.
In Guillermo del Toro’s new take on the classic tale, Oscar Isaac stars as scientist Victor Frankenstein, with Elordi embodying his creation. Initially seen as a failed experiment, the Creature symbolically reflects humanity’s desperate search for empathy and understanding—something Elordi says he deeply connected with throughout the process.
Career Reflections
- The Kissing Booth brought Elordi global recognition and a young fanbase.
- His performance in Saltburn made him a pop culture sensation.
- Euphoria continues to showcase his emotional range as a complex antihero.
Looking ahead, Elordi teased developments in the upcoming Euphoria season 3, hinting at new emotional layers for his character.
Author’s Summary
Jacob Elordi reflects on his evolution as an actor, achieving both artistic depth and emotional peace through Guillermo del Toro’s visionary direction in Frankenstein.