Jacob Elordi talks prep for ‘Frankenstein’ role, says, 'I stopped having a clock…'—Deets inside!

Jacob Elordi is set to portray 'The Creature' in the upcoming 'Frankenstein' film, undergoing extensive physical transformations for the role. Elordi shared insights into the demanding process, including lengthy makeup sessions and a complete detachment from time. Director Guillermo del Toro praised Elordi's dedication, noting his tireless commitment to the character despite the challenges.
Jacob Elordi talks prep for ‘Frankenstein’ role, says, 'I stopped having a clock…'—Deets inside!
‘The Kissing Booth’ actor Jacob Elordi is moving on to darker roles in his acting career. The star will next be seen on the big screen in the role of none other than ‘The Creature’ from ‘Frankenstein.’ The actor recently shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the sets and even delved into his transformation into the disfigured monster.Read ahead to find out what he has to say about the film.Jacob Elordi shares his experience transforming into ‘The Creature’As per Variety reports, the film demands a lot from the actor, right from the moment he sits in the chair for his transformation.The actor delved into the transformation of his character and how it takes a lot of time since there are a lot of layers to his costume.He also added, “When he’s born, he’s wearing nearly nothing. His chest is open and his head is high. Then, as he starts to experience pain, as we do as teenagers, he starts to hunch his shoulders. And as an adult, he closes off.”The actor also talked about how there were times when the shooting would have to start early in the morning. In those cases, he’d have to come to the sets at night and sit in a chair till morning while the artists patched up his character.
He shared that “You throw time away when you make a film like this. I stopped having a clock, and I would just wait till the SUV arrived. That meant it was time to go. I didn’t do breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or think in terms of morning, afternoon, or night. It was just one time.”Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro talks about working with ElordiThe iconic filmmaker also revealed his experience while working with the ‘Euphoria’ star.He shared that Elordi never complained about his role or how much he had to bear for his transformation. He added that, “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.”
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