Andrew Garfield revealed what he thought about being replaced by Jacob Elordi in Guillermo del Toro’sFrankenstein. Del Toro’sFrankensteinmovie will be based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel of the same name, which is often credited with birthing the science fiction genre. The story ofFrankensteinfollows Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a monster and then tries to escape his terrifying creation. In the film, Elordi will play the Monster and Oscar Isaac will play Victor Frankenstein. In addition to Elordi and Isaac, thecast of del Toro’sFrankensteinincludes Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Charles Dance.
In an interview withDeadline, Garfield admits he was disappointed he couldn’t partake in del Toro’sFrankenstein. Before Elordi joined the cast of del Toro’s Frankenstein, Garfield was signed on to the film. Garfield was forced to drop out of del Toro’s Frankenstein due to scheduling conflicts caused by the 2023 Hollywood strikes. However, he stated thathe’s very glad Elordi is the actor who took over the role from him. Read Garfield’s full comments below:
I was just with Jacob Elordi, who ended up playing the character of The Creature, in Marrakech so I was hearing about how amazing and satisfying that was for him. So I’m very, very glad that it was him doing it.
I’m, of course, disappointed that I didn’t get to do it because I love Guillermo and I love Oscar [Isaac] and everyone that he assembled. But meeting Jacob felt really serendipitous so that I could really see and hear that, ‘No, maybe he needed that experience more than me.’ That was cool, to feel that he had a really spectacular time on that job.
What Garfield’s Comments About Elordi Mean For del Toro’s Frankenstein
Elordi Will Excel As The Monster In Frankenstein
Throughoutdel Toro’s career, he has shown a special interest in the horror genre. The acclaimed director has been trying to makeFrankensteinsince 2007, and it wasn’t until his partnership with Netflix that the film was finally greenlit. Therefore,Frankensteinis very much a passion project for del Toro. Since the movie means so much to del Toro, it is great to hear that Elordi also cherished making it.
Frankenstein’s Monsteris more complicated than people might initially think. Whereas Victor Frankenstein is running from his past throughout the story,the Monster recognizes his wrongdoings and even expresses remorse for his actions. The Monster is a very tragic character, as he did not choose to be created. Once he is created, though, his own creator is utterly terrified of him. Based on Garfield’s comments, there is reason to be confident that Elordi will do justice to this iconic horror character.
Our Take On Garfield’s Comments About Being Replaced
Garfield Is Confident Elordi Will Be Great In Frankenstein
Garfield is an incredible actor, so it is disappointing that he had to drop out ofFrankenstein. However, based on his comments, it seems like he is very confident Elordi will excel in the role. Since breaking out in HBO’sEuphoria, Elordi has been a standout in movies such asPriscillaandSaltburn. It seems like filming del Toro’sFrankensteinwas a very special experience for Elordi, so it will be very exciting to see his portrayal of the Monster.
Source:Deadline
Frankenstein
Frankenstein’s monster is a creature created by Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein. Assembled from dead body parts and brought to life, the monster is intelligent yet misunderstood, seeking acceptance but often rejected due to his terrifying appearance, leading him to vengeance. Frankenstein and his monster have been featured in dozens of movies, TV shows, video games, and other forms of media.
