Del Toro to direct "Frankenstein"

*cqb101* · 01-04-2008, 10:54 AM

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Del Toro to Resurrect Frankenstein
Helmer also talks Potter and The Hobbit!
by Orlando Parfitt, IGN UK

UK, January 4, 2008 - Guillermo del Toro - visionary director of Hellboy and Pan's Labyrinth - is apparently planning a movie version of Mary Shelly's monster classic Frankenstein.

The rotund Mexican helmer told MTV News he's in planning the "definitive take" on the spooky tale, and revealed that he's already begun pre-production duties and is crafting several drawings. "I started doing some notes before the strike," he revealed. "[During the strike] I can only draw now."

Apparently he's always been interested in directing a version of Frankenstein. He explained: "The only way to do the Shelley novel is to actually do a four-hour miniseries, but I think there are permutations in which you can tell the myth in a different way."

Tantalisingly, del Toro also spoke about possibly directing fanboy heavyweights The Hobbit and the final Harry Potter film.

- John Shearer/WireImage.com We love Guillermo del Toro.
The director's name has already been mentioned for the last hurrah of the bespectacled boy-wizard, and he did nothing to quash speculation by saying he was "definitely interested" in the project and that he enjoys the darker tone of the recent movies, saying "after Alfonso Cuaron directed Prisoner of Azkaban, the movies have evolved greatly into a very nice universe to play at (in)." He also said how ****ensian he feels the Harry Potter series is, and said the last line of Deathly Hallows was a "beautiful, subdued way" to end the book.

Regarding The Hobbit meanwhile, del Toro revealed he's heard rumblings, but nothing concrete. He said: "I keep an open mind, but nothing is official." Peter Jackson is on-board as producer for two Hobbit movies, though the Oscar-winning New Zealander has stated he won't direct the Tolkien-penned prequels.

Going back to Frankenstein, assuming the project does ever see the light of day, don't expect it any time soon. The Mexican helmer already has several projects on the go, including the H.P. Lovecraft adaptation At the Mountains of Madness, spooky Spanish-set horror film 3993 and possibly a Tarzan re-make.

His latest effort, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, is set for release on 11 July in the U.S. and 22 August in the U.K.

This is right up his alley. Frankenstein is one of my favorite books, it'll be nice to see a definitive version, especially one done by Del Toro. I really can't get enough of this guys work.

*Mecha Cow* · 01-04-2008, 12:57 PM

Hmm, OK. Could be very interesting.

Fugitoid Jones · 01-06-2008, 12:58 AM

It'll be interesting for sure. I mean, how many different interpretations of Frankenstein have we seen? But, if there was a director that could give us something fresh in the way of Frankestein, I think it could be del Toro.

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-06-2008, 07:47 PM

I have high hopes for this. I am really into the story of Frankenstein, but usually end up dissapointed whenever I end up reading or watching one of his many incarnations. I have faith in this one though.

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 01-11-2008, 01:54 PM

Oh I am excited, Del Torro just has this way of finding beauty in the creepy ya know...Something like Frankenstein in his fantastic mythic style should be amazing. I just appreciate that he uses a good blend of costuming and CGI plus he has to continue using Doug Jones, he never cease to amaze me with his skill. If you watch the making of Pan's Labyrinth Doug talks about how difficult the Pan costume was to wear and maneuver in let alone he doesen't really know spanish...could have fooled me the way he delivered the lines. They are a good combination so I have a lot of Faith

Also he is my number one pick if they change directors for the last HP movie!

Fugitoid Jones · 01-14-2008, 04:12 AM

Wow, I just realized, that Doug Jones would make an awesome Frankenstein's Monster.

*cqb101* · 01-14-2008, 08:56 AM

It's a no brainer that if this film were to happen, Doug Jones would play the monster.

01-04-2008, 12:57 PM	#2
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Hmm, OK. Could be very interesting. __________________

01-06-2008, 12:58 AM	#3
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	It'll be interesting for sure. I mean, how many different interpretations of Frankenstein have we seen? But, if there was a director that could give us something fresh in the way of Frankestein, I think it could be del Toro. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-14-2008, 04:12 AM	#6
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	Wow, I just realized, that Doug Jones would make an awesome Frankenstein's Monster. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-14-2008, 08:56 AM	#7
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	It's a no brainer that if this film were to happen, Doug Jones would play the monster. __________________ Facebook

01-06-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I have high hopes for this. I am really into the story of Frankenstein, but usually end up dissapointed whenever I end up reading or watching one of his many incarnations. I have faith in this one though.

01-11-2008, 01:54 PM	#5
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	Oh I am excited, Del Torro just has this way of finding beauty in the creepy ya know...Something like Frankenstein in his fantastic mythic style should be amazing. I just appreciate that he uses a good blend of costuming and CGI plus he has to continue using Doug Jones, he never cease to amaze me with his skill. If you watch the making of Pan's Labyrinth Doug talks about how difficult the Pan costume was to wear and maneuver in let alone he doesen't really know spanish...could have fooled me the way he delivered the lines. They are a good combination so I have a lot of Faith Also he is my number one pick if they change directors for the last HP movie!