Guillermo del Toro’s long-gestating Frankenstein is finally happening, and if you’ve been waiting for a version that honors the emotional weight and gothic grandeur of Mary Shelley’s original novel, Mia Goth says you’re in for something special.Goth, who plays Elizabeth Lavenza in the film, shared some insight during a red carpet chat with Entertainment Tonight at Netflix’s TUDUM 2025 event. Her comments tease a film that is dark and dramatic, but also deeply human and visually massive. “I think people are going to love how epic it is, and the scale of it, it’s such a feast. But I think they will also be incredibly moved by it and maybe surprised by how much heart went into this. It’s a lifelong project for Guillermo.”Del Toro’s passion for Frankenstein is strong. Back in 2007, he said that he “would kill to make” a faithful “Miltonian tragedy” version of Shelley’s novel. He’s been dreaming of it for years, and now, thanks to Netflix, it’s finally coming.The cast features Jacob Elordi takes on the iconic role of the monster, a transformation that left Goth floored: she says she was “totally amazed” and “just in awe.” Elordi is stepping into the shoes of one of horror’s most misunderstood figures, and it sounds like he’s doing so with style. Meanwhile, Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein, and Christoph Waltz appears in an as-yet-unnamed but reportedly key role.While Frankenstein has been adapted countless times over the last century, from Karloff’s legendary performance to more stylized or sci-fi-heavy interpretations, this version promises a return to the emotional and philosophical core of Shelley’s 1818 novel. Goth’s comments on the film’s emphasis on heart, is what separates Del Toro’s monster tales from the rest… his creatures are rarely just creatures. They’re metaphors, they’re misunderstood, and they’re always more than they appear. Frankenstein is set to premiere on Netflix in November 2025, and I’m incredibly excited about seeing Del Toro’s vision for this story.