Jacob Elordi opens up about gruelling transformation for 'Frankenstein' role

Hollywood heartthrob Jacob Elordi has revealed a startling truth about his upcoming film Frankenstein, leaving fans amazed.

The 28-year-old actor, celebrated for his role in Euphoria, shared details of the intense transformation he underwent to bring Guillermo del Toro’s vision to life.

Jacob told the Los Angeles Times that he had to lose a significant amount of weight in a short period, which led to sleepless nights and immense physical strain.

“I had these moments of great anguish at around 3 a.m. I’d wake up, and my body was in such pain. I realised, though, that it was a blessing with Frankenstein coming up, because I could articulate these feelings, this suffering,” he admitted.

Despite the challenges, The Kissing Booth star seems perfectly suited to the role of Frankenstein’s monster.

He even joked that critics once called him a “plank of wood” only fit for the part, but he insists he was destined to play it.

The Priscilla actor’s journey to fame has not been without struggle.

Before landing his breakout role on HBO’s Euphoria, he revealed that he had been living in his car and was dangerously low on funds, making his rise to stardom all the more remarkable.

What is Frankenstein 2025 about?

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a dark, emotionally rich reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic. 

Set in 19th-century Europe, it follows Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), a brilliant but emotionally distant scientist who creates a living being from body parts. 

Jacob Elordi plays the creature, who starts off innocent and childlike but, after being abandoned and mistreated, struggles with isolation and searches for identity.

Mia Goth stars as Elizabeth Lavenza, whose relationships with Victor and the creature add depth to the story. 

The film explores themes of creation, rejection, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, featuring del Toro’s signature gothic visuals and emotional storytelling.

It premiered in select theaters on October 17, 2025, and will be available on Netflix from November 7, 2025.

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