Meet the Cast of Netflix's 'Frankenstein'
Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless novel arrives on Netflix, offering a darkly poetic reinterpretation of the gothic classic.
“I’ve lived with Mary Shelley’s creation all my life. For me, it’s the Bible,” said Guillermo del Toro in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum.
Del Toro’s Vision
Through his distinctive lens, del Toro explores themes of creation, abandonment, and the complex bond between parent and child. The narrative unfolds from the Creature’s perspective, adding an emotional layer to the tale.
Main Cast
- Oscar Isaac portrays Baron Victor Frankenstein — a brilliant but tormented man driven by an obsessive desire to play god.
- Jacob Elordi takes on the role of the Creature, reflecting vulnerability and rage in equal measure.
- Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz contribute additional depth to the ensemble with their nuanced performances.
“I cast eyes,” del Toro explained. “The eyes of the actor are what makes the character.”
About Baron Victor Frankenstein
Depicted as a restless visionary, Victor Frankenstein is a man consumed by his quest to create life. In del Toro’s hands, this obsession becomes a metaphor for humanity’s tension between art and power.
Oscar Isaac’s Filmography
Isaac is known for standout performances in Ex Machina, Dune: Part Two, and Marvel’s Moon Knight. His portrayal of Victor channels both ambition and ruin.
The Creature’s Evolution
As the story progresses, the Creature evolves from a symbol of innocence into a tragic embodiment of human cruelty. Del Toro’s adaptation emphasizes the emotional and physical transformation in striking visual detail.
Author’s summary: Del Toro’s Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic through a visually rich, emotionally charged story led by Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.