The actor spent 12 hours a day in makeup to portray the version of Frankenstein directed by Guillermo del Toro
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Frankenstein, the new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic directed by Guillermo del Toro, arrived on Netflix on November 7 and quickly became one of the most-watched films on the streaming platform.
Acclaimed for its striking visual aesthetic, emotional depth, and the performances of its cast, the film once again placed the Mexican filmmaker at the center of critical praise.
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The Australian actor, known for his work in Euphoria and Saltburn, faced one of the most demanding challenges of his career.
His physical metamorphosis required between 10 and 11 hours of makeup each day, according to Del Toro himself in an interview with Netflix Tudum.
"The Creature's character shouldn't be frightening because of his appearance, but because of what he represents: the tearing of humanity itself", explained the director.
In a video published by Netflix, the step-by-step process that turned Elordi into Shelley's iconic monster is shown, a true work of art in practical effects.
"Between 10 and 11 hours: that was the time needed to bring Jacob Elordi's Creature to life in Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson", detailed the platform's official account.
The actor's body was covered with 42 prosthetic pieces, 14 of which were applied only to the head and neck.
Each one was molded and assembled by a team of four specialists led by makeup artist Mike Hill, a regular collaborator of Del Toro since The Shape of Water.
Así fue el resultado final de Jacob Elordi como Frankenstein
During the long hours of preparation, Elordi remained motionless while the experts worked on his skin. In the video, he can be seen reading, using his phone, and making small gestures with his eyes to avoid interrupting the application of the prosthetics.
"What's amazing is his calm. He didn't complain even once, and we worked twenty-hour days", said Del Toro.
Once the work on the face was finished, the team continued with the skin on the body, which had to mimic the pale tone and torn texture of a being assembled from human parts.
Deep scars and visible veins were added to reinforce the idea of a creature created in a laboratory.
The final touch was the hairstyle, consisting of a wig specially designed to withstand the intense lighting of the scenes.
The combination of makeup, costume, and acting resulted in a creature that—far from classic horror—evokes compassion and empathy.
