Jacob Elordi is giving fans a fright they won’t forget with his jaw-dropping transformation in Frankenstein.
The Euphoria star, 28, has completely disappeared into his role as Frankenstein’s monster, “The Creature”, in Guillermo del Toro’s gothic reimagining of the classic tale.
In the first look shared by Netflix on Friday, October 24, Elordi looks hauntingly unrecognizable.
His pale, ashen skin, dark sunken eyes, and deep facial scars create an eerily lifelike version of the iconic monster.
His long, stringy hair and hollow expression add to the chilling atmosphere, perfectly setting the tone for del Toro’s dark and emotional vision.
The newly released portraits also feature Elordi’s costars Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, and Christoph Waltz dressed in Victorian-inspired costumes, but it’s Elordi’s transformation that steals the spotlight.
According to reports, it took a dedicated makeup team nearly 10 hours each day to bring The Creature to life on set in Toronto, Canada, and Scotland.
“You throw time away when you make a film like this,” Elordi told Variety in August. “I didn’t do breakfast, lunch or dinner, or think in terms of morning, afternoon, night. It was just one time.”
The demanding role, he shared, left a lasting impact on him both professionally and personally.
“Taking on this challenging role changed me fundamentally — changed the way that I approach performance and the way that I watch movies,” he added.
To prepare, the Saltburn actor reportedly practiced The Creature’s movements in front of a mirror and often arrived on set at 10 p.m. the night before filming to start the long transformation process.
His commitment didn’t go unnoticed — del Toro himself praised Elordi’s discipline and attitude on set.
“Never once did he come to me and complain,” del Toro, 61, said. “Never once did he come to me and say, ‘I’m tired. I’m hungry. Can I go?’ And he put in 20-hour days.”
Critics are already impressed by both Elordi’s dedication and del Toro’s storytelling.
The Hollywood Reporter noted that the film “questions whether monstrousness is something defined by appearance or actions,” hinting at the depth behind the horror.
Frankenstein is now showing in select theaters and will be available to stream on Netflix starting November 7.