‘Frankenstein’s Monster Is the Real Jacob Elordi? Actor Reveals the Journey to Transforming Into His “purest” Form

In a world where actors are often typecast and predictable, Jacob Elordi decided to shake things up by diving headfirst into a role that is anything but ordinary. Imagine trading glamorous red carpets for a patchwork of bolts and stitches, stepping into the shoes of a creature both feared and pitied across centuries. Yes, the very essence of Frankenstein’s monster has called to him—a challenge wrapped in shadows and stitched with complexity.

When reality calls for a monster, Jacob Elordi answers—with a twist that proves even the undead have layers worth exploring.

Answering Frankenstein’s call: When Jacob Elordi brings new depth to undead icon

Jacob Elordi’s latest project catapults him headfirst into the iconic role of Frankenstein’s monster, a character as misunderstood as it is legendary. While the creature is often portrayed as a hulking brute, Elordi offered a fresh and nuanced take that challenges this stereotype at the Lido press conference for the film by Guillermo del Toro. He describes the monster as “his purest form,” a “vessel” with his entire trajectory stored in it, suggesting a deep connection that goes beyond the physical. 

The transformation process was anything but trivial; it “meant surrendering completely,” Jacob Elordi revealed to Variety. From the makeup, the layers, and vulnerability beneath the rough appearance of the creature. Hours of prosthetics and painstaking makeup were the price of entry into this otherworldly persona. Yet, Elordi’s embrace of the physical and emotional change underscores his dedication to authenticity. It is this fusion of body and soul that makes his portrayal so compelling, breathing life into what many consider the original misunderstood antihero.^[1]

If versatility were a superpower, Jacob Elordi would be the cinematic shapeshifter, slipping effortlessly between heartthrob and horror icon.

Jacob Elordi’s journey through roles that demand heart and horror

Beyond Frankenstein’s monster, Jacob Elordi continues to impress with his remarkable range and finesse. He captured brooding intensity as Nate in the over $150 million worth of the third season of Euphoria and revealed emotional depth as the tender Noah in The Kissing Booth. From a young lover to a tormented soul, and now a monstrous entity, Elordi skillfully transforms into diverse characters. ^[2]

In this latest chapter, Jacob Elordi proves that beneath makeup and myth lies a performer unafraid to face the unknown. His Frankenstein’s monster is more than a costume—it is an exploration of identity and purity in a world that often fears difference. “He’s more me than I am,” Elordi states, capturing the essence not only of the creature he plays but of his own artistic journey. This transformation reveals a man and a monster, intertwined in fascinating ways.

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