Jacob Elordi’s striking appearance as Frankenstein’s monster has ignited significant online attention following the debut of Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming film, Frankenstein 2025. The Australian actor, known for his roles in Euphoria and Saltburn, takes on the challenging role in this highly awaited adaptation, generating widespread buzz among fans eager to see his interpretation of the legendary character.
Social Media Buzz Over Elordi’s Portrayal of the Monster
The initial reveal of Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein’s monster has created a surge of interest across social media platforms. Vanity Fair recently shared exclusive coverage from the Toronto set, where an intense scene was filmed showing Oscar Isaac’s Dr. Viktor Frankenstein constructing his creation. The scene takes place within an expansive laboratory hidden inside an 18th-century Carpathian water tower, designed as a 360-degree set by Tamara Deverell that intertwines elements of science fiction with ancient mythology.
The setting includes towering green glass columns aglow with a hellfire red light, alongside silver mechanisms that capture lightning from storm clouds. Dominating the space is a sinister Medusa sculpture, overseeing the eerie experiment. Guillermo del Toro reflected on the vision, saying,
“I am an archeologist that creates his own ruins,”
—Guillermo del Toro, Director
Details About the Creature’s Conception and Design
Jacob Elordi embodies the reanimated creature, but the full design remains mostly hidden in this preview. Del Toro described the monster as resembling a shattered marble statue, painstakingly pieced back together, which gives the character a tragic and timeless presence. Interestingly, Elordi did not take part in the intricate assembly scene. Instead, Oscar Isaac performed alongside lifelike props, each with distinct identities, including a bearded skull named Yorick—an allusion to Hamlet—and a flayed cadaver nicknamed Canadian Bacon.
Fan Reactions to the Casting and Visual Reveal
The casting and mysterious look of Elordi’s Frankenstein have drawn varied responses from fans. Some questioned the choice of a traditionally handsome actor for the role, with one fan asking,
“Why cast a handsome actor for that role?”
—Fan Reaction Meanwhile, others praised his performance, noting,
“Elordi’s performance brings that iconic monster to life with haunting power.”
—Fan Reaction
Frankenstein is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September and will be available for streaming worldwide on Netflix in November.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why did Zendaya leave Jacob Elordi?
A. The relationship between the Euphoria actors ended because one of them was unfaithful.
Q. How long did Jacob Elordi and Zendaya date?
A. Zendaya dated from around August 2019 until early 2020.
