Jacob Elordi is bringing one of pop culture's most famous monsters to life—literally. And according del Toro , the 28-year-old was the "perfect actor" to take up the role after Andrew Garfield dropped out of the project due to scheduling conflicts.

Netflix has confirmed the release date for its "dark and sumptuous" adaptation of the classic horror novel Frankenstein. Directed by Guillermo del Toro and adapted from Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, the upcoming film stars Oscar Isaac as the egotistical scientist Victor Frankenstein.

Netflix has announced that the film will now hit select cinemas on Friday, 17th October. This means that horror buffs can immerse themselves in the spine-chilling classic just in time for Halloween. For those holding out for the film's streaming debut, they'll have to bide their time until after the spooky season has concluded.

The main cast of Frankenstein features Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Monster, and Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza. The story of Frankenstein is about Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but conceited scientist who wants to go beyond the limits of death and bring the dead back to life.

Jacob Elordi as The Creature in 'Frankenstein.' Ken Woroner/Netflix.Jacob Elordi took over the role of Frankenstein's monster after Andrew Garfield dropped out of the upcoming Guillermo

Why didn’t you give me the answers? What do I have to learn in my suffering?’” Oscar Isaac will play the scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein, and Jacob Elordi will play Frankenstein’s creature. Andrew Garfield was originally cast as Frankenstein’s ...

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) releases October 17, 2025, featuring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. The Gothic tale reimagines Shelley’s classic with themes of ambition, tragedy, an