Jacob Elordi has revealed that he welcomed the demanding makeup process required for his role in Frankenstein, saying the long hours helped him deepen his performance rather than hinder it.
Elordi portrays the Creature in director Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic horror story, which also stars Oscar Isaac in a key role. The transformation required extensive prosthetics, with preparation times stretching up to 10 hours a day.
Speaking about the experience, the 28-year-old actor said the lengthy makeup sessions gave him space to think, reflect, and fully inhabit the character. He described the process as a creative advantage rather than a burden.
Jacob Elordi’s transformation into Frankenstein pic.twitter.com/wdIrzZDt0v
— CineLost (@thecinelost) January 1, 2026“It gave me the freedom to be completely expressive,” Elordi explained, noting that the physical transformation allowed him to explore movements and emotions he would not attempt in a conventional role.
During The Hollywood Reporter’s Actors Roundtable, Elordi shared practical details of the routine. He said the full transformation took about 10 hours when the Creature appeared without clothing, while scenes with costumes reduced the process to roughly five hours.
Jacob Elordi learned butoh, a Japanese dance style, to move as the creature in FRANKENSTEIN
The cast and crew of Frankenstein discussing creating an epic: https://t.co/dFokMiLbO2 pic.twitter.com/A94cyDqiHI
— Netflix Tudum (@NetflixTudum) November 23, 2025“If you could have 10 hours every day just to prepare, it would feel like a gift,” he said. “You learn the script inside out, then you keep thinking about it. Eventually, you look in the mirror, and you’re no longer there.”
The actor, best known for Euphoria, said the immersive preparation helped him disappear into the role. He credited the makeup process with sharpening his focus and emotional control on set.
Elordi’s performance in Frankenstein has already drawn attention for its intensity and originality. The film also features Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, and Felix Kammerer, heightening expectations for the project.
