Romanian director and screenwriter Radu Jude revealed at the Locarno Film Festival that his next film project will be an adaptation of the novel Frankenstein, set in Romania. The film, titled Frankenstein in Romania, will star Sebastian Stan in dual roles.
Storyline Combines Horror and Real-Life Elements
Jude is currently developing the screenplay with the concept of Stan portraying both Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. While specific plot details remain confidential, the story is expected to intertwine the legend of Frankenstein’s monster with the true existence of a secret CIA prison in Romania, creating a unique horror thriller backdrop.
Sebastian Stan’s Expanding Career and Current Projects
Known for his work in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and films such as The Apprentice and A Different Man, Sebastian Stan recently appeared in a cameo role in Captain America: Brave New World and starred fully in Thunderbolts. He is set to reprise his character James Bucky Barnes in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. Additionally, Stan stars in Fjord, a Nordic-European coproduction directed by Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, marking Mungiu’s first English-language feature.
Significance and Anticipation for Frankenstein in Romania
This film marks an intriguing collaboration between Jude and Stan, blending horror fiction with geopolitical intrigue. By setting the narrative in Romania and involving real historic elements, the movie may offer a fresh take on the classic Frankenstein story, potentially expanding the genre and appealing to international audiences. Fans of Sebastian Stan Frankenstein Romania projects will likely follow this film closely as more information emerges.
