After winning the Best Picture Oscar, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro presented his latest film, "Frankenstein."
Following his recent success at the Academy Awards, where he won Best Animated Picture for "Pinocchio," Del Toro wasted no time in getting started on his next project. "Frankenstein" will be written and directed by Del Toro, and feature lead roles played by Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth. According to Variety, the film will be produced by Netflix, as part of a deal that includes several other films.
Del Toro has been working on the screenplay for "Frankenstein," based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, for several years. His previous works have earned him critical acclaim, including two Oscars for "The Shape of Water" in 2017. He was also nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film with "Pan's Labyrinth" in 2007, and for Best Picture with "Nightmare Alley" in 2022.
Andrew Garfield, one of the lead actors in "Frankenstein," has recently starred in several high-profile projects, including the Hulu series "Under the Banner of Heaven," "Spider-Man: No Way Home," and "Tick, Tick... Boom!" on Netflix, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
The upcoming film "Frankenstein" is highly anticipated by fans and critics alike, as Del Toro is known for his masterful storytelling and his unique vision in filmmaking. He has already revealed that the film will be a faithful adaptation of the novel, while also adding his own spin to the story.
In an interview with Variety, Del Toro shared his excitement about working on the project, saying, "Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' is one of the most iconic horror stories ever told, and I am thrilled to be able to bring it to life on the big screen. With the incredible talent of Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth, I know that we will be able to do justice to this timeless classic."
The casting of Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth has also been praised by fans, who believe that the talented actors will bring their own unique interpretations to the characters. Garfield, in particular, has been lauded for his versatility and his ability to portray complex emotions on screen.
As production on "Frankenstein" continues, fans can look forward to more updates from Del Toro and the cast. The film is set to be released on Netflix in the near future, and is sure to be a must-see for horror fans and film lovers alike
The Novel and the Beast:
Oscar Isaac starred in two productions, "Scenes from Marriage" and "Moon Night," directed by Egyptian Mohamed Diab and produced by Marvel.
"Frankenstein" or "The Modern Prometheus" is a novel written in 1818 by English writer Mary Shelley. The story follows the young scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a creature through an unconventional scientific experiment.
Shelley started writing the story at 18, and the first edition, published anonymously, was released in London in 1818 when she was 20. Her name appeared in the second edition, published in Paris in 1821.
The novel takes the form of exchanged letters between two brothers in the 18th century. The main character, Robert Walton, is a failed writer who decides to explore the North Pole to expand scientific knowledge.
During the flight, Walton's crew spots a sled driven by a giant person. A few hours later, they rescue a lean, semi-frozen man named Victor Frankenstein, who was chasing the giant.
As Frankenstein recovers, he shares the story of the monster he created.
The novel has been adapted into many films, and the monster is often referred to as "Frankenstein," instead of its creator, Victor Frankenstein.
