Frankenstein Recasting: Initial Doubts and Final Thoughts
How did Jacob Elordi perform as The Creature? For fans of Guillermo del Toro, the anticipation was huge when the Oscar-winning director announced his own adaptation of Frankenstein, a project he'd been envisioning for nearly two decades. Del Toro is known for his compassionate portrayal of monsters in films like Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.
Despite my excitement, one casting change during production made me hesitate. Now that I've watched the movie, released on Netflix on November 7, I want to share my thoughts.
From Andrew Garfield to Jacob Elordi
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein was confirmed as an upcoming horror film by Netflix in 2023. However, just before filming began in early 2024, Andrew Garfield exited the project due to "scheduling conflicts." Jacob Elordi was announced as his replacement.
Initial Concerns
At first, I was unsure about this switch. While Jacob Elordi proved deeply compelling and eerie in Euphoria and impressed me as Elvis Presley in Priscilla, Andrew Garfield remains one of my favorite actors.
Final Impressions
"It’s not like I think Jacob Elordi isn’t talented."
After seeing the film, I appreciate Elordi’s performance more fully, realizing he brought a unique dimension to the role that fits del Toro’s vision.
Summary
The recasting initially caused skepticism, but Jacob Elordi’s portrayal ultimately proved effective in delivering a haunting, memorable Creature under Guillermo del Toro's sensitive direction.
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