Jacob Elordi Discovered Magic with Guillermo del Toro in 'Frankenstein'
Jacob Elordi shared insights about portraying the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s film Frankenstein and reflected on his journey to inner peace during the process. The actor discussed his creative evolution and how this particular role brought him personal and artistic fulfillment.
“It’s the sort of scale of a movie that I’ve wanted to make forever,” said Elordi on The Awardist podcast.
At 28, the Australian actor has established a solid filmography in a short time—starring in the popular Netflix Kissing Booth series, portraying Elvis in Gia Coppola’s Priscilla, and becoming a pop culture fixation after his memorable scene in Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn. He is also known for his complex portrayal of Nate in HBO’s Euphoria.
In del Toro’s fresh take on Frankenstein—streaming on Netflix and screening in select theaters—Elordi brings humanity to the Creature, a misunderstood being abandoned by his creator, Victor Frankenstein, played by Oscar Isaac. Critics have praised this as the most powerful performance of Elordi’s career.
Interestingly, the role was not originally meant for Elordi, yet he ultimately became the perfect embodiment of del Toro’s vision of the Creature’s tragic soul.
Author’s Summary
Elordi’s portrayal of the Creature in del Toro’s Frankenstein reveals his artistic maturity and has earned acclaim as a defining moment in his evolving career.