October 21st 2025.
Oscar Isaac recently shared some details about his experience on the set of the upcoming film, Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro. The Dune actor, who plays Dr. Victor Frankenstein, talked about the specific instructions he received from del Toro and also praised his co-star Jacob Elordi for his dedication to the role of the monster. The film, based on Mary Shelley's gothic horror novel, also stars Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Ralph Ineson.
During an interview with Backstage, Isaac revealed that del Toro directed him with his signature cheeky humor in Spanish. Although he joked that the comments were "untranslatable," he shared an example of del Toro trying to explain Victor's emotions during his early experiments. "I can't even say the actual punchline; it's so stupid," Isaac said before explaining that del Toro told him, "You're the mouse that's really excited about f*****g the lion for the first time." The actor recalled thinking to himself, "I can play that, I'm really excited. I'm scared, but I'm excited."
Isaac also mentioned that del Toro was very hands-on on set, and it was a privilege to work with such a highly acclaimed director. In fact, del Toro has won multiple Academy Awards for his work in the film industry. As for his co-star Elordi, who appears in thick prosthetics as the monster, Isaac was impressed by his dedication and professionalism. He even revealed that Elordi would take snapshots on his camera during filming while fully dressed as the monster.
Isaac also commented on the conversation surrounding Elordi's "hunky" portrayal of the monster, with some even calling him a "sexy" version of the classic character. He said, "Well, he's the creature, I'm Frankenstein," pointing out the common mistake people make when referring to the inventor's creation. He added that the purpose of their interpretation is to exceed people's expectations and draw them in.
The film has already received rave reviews, with critics praising the performances of Isaac and Elordi. It was released in select cinemas on October 17 and will be available for streaming exclusively on Netflix from November 7. Isaac also mentioned that it was a privilege to be part of the film's red carpet premiere at the BFI London Film Festival.
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