Jacob Elordi, with his sharp jawline and tall build, has become the face of Guillermo del Toro’s vision for Frankenstein’s monster. But before Elordi got the role, there were rumors about other big stars wanting the part.
One of them was Andrew Garfield, who turned it down because of scheduling issues and to give someone else a chance. Now, Garfield admits he feels a bit regretful about missing out on the opportunity.
Elordi seems meant to play Guillermo del Toro’s famous monster, while Andrew Garfield is learning to accept his decision to pass on the role. According to Deadline, Andrew Garfield, star of We Live in Time, recently shared his regret about turning down the role of Frankenstein’s Monster in Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming movie. Garfield said,
Advertisement I was disappointed I couldn’t do it.
But after meeting Jacob Elordi, he felt Elordi might have needed the opportunity more than he did.
Andrew Garfield’s decision to step aside gave Jacob Elordi the chance to play the iconic role, and Garfield seems content with how things turned out. While he felt some regret at first, Garfield believes the role will be a meaningful experience for Elordi. He shared his happiness knowing that a talented director like Guillermo del Toro is bringing the story to life. Garfield said he felt fulfilled seeing such a great team working on the project, adding,
I love Guillermo, Oscar, and everyone involved.
Meanwhile, the recent updates about the new take on the franchise have fans in Hollywood feeling excited and eager to see what’s next.
According to Vanity Fair, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is getting closer to release. A new behind-the-scenes photo shows Oscar Isaac as Dr. Frankenstein in a lab with his monster, but some fans weren’t impressed. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Jacob Elordi. Netflix is rumored to have picked up the streaming rights for the film.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is one of two versions coming out next year, along with Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride, based on Bride of Frankenstein. Recently shared images gave fans a peek at del Toro’s take on Mary Shelley’s classic story. While the release date for del Toro’s movie hasn’t been announced yet, excitement for it keeps growing.
Source: Deadline