Jacob Elordi Undergoes 10-Hour Daily Makeup to Portray Frankenstein's Monster in Guillermo del Toro Film

Jacob Elordi underwent an intense transformation process to play Frankenstein's Creature in Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel, spending around 10 hours daily in makeup and prosthetics. Director del Toro revealed that Elordi wore about 42 pieces of makeup and prosthetics each day and praised his grace, patience, and emotional vulnerability, describing the performance as heartbreakingly close to innocence. Co-star Oscar Isaac also expressed admiration for Elordi's effortless dedication and vulnerability amid the grueling makeup process. Del Toro emphasized that the film is not a standard horror movie but a poignant story about a father and son, likening the creature's journey to learning to swim without drowning. Elordi's commitment included taking Japanese butoh classes and studying the Book of Job to deepen his portrayal. The film premiered in theaters on October 17 and will debut on Netflix in November.