Jacob Elordi Reveals Why His Mother Once Warned Him Against Working With Guillermo del Toro

Jacob Elordi recently shared a surprising and heartfelt story from his childhood that has caught Hollywood's attention. The actor disclosed that after being disturbed by the director's dark imagery, his mother had advised him not to collaborate with renowned director Guillermo del Toro. Years later, fate had other plans. Elordi went on to star in del Toro's ambitious adaptation of 'Frankenstein,' a collaboration that not only defied his mother's early advice but also blossomed into a deeply respectful creative bond and one of the most talked-about film partnerships of recent years.

Childhood Warning and a Surprising Choice

Due to a childhood experience involving his mother and a DVD, rather than schedule issues or casting changes, Jacob Elordi's journey to play the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' nearly never materialized. Elordi remembered showing his mother the unsettling picture of the Pale Man on the back of a copy of del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth' when he was about ten years old. 

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Though she let him watch the mature-rated film under supervision, she sternly told him he must never work with the man who made it. But eventually, when he did work with del Toro decades later, that sincere caution became a hilarious tale. After reading the 'Frankenstein' screenplay, Elordi's gut told him otherwise despite that early warning.

With just weeks to prepare, Elordi took up the project after Andrew Garfield left owing to scheduling issues. He subsequently claimed that when he initially read the script, he was "so excited and so sure" and thought del Toro was the only person who could make a truly amazing 'Frankenstein' movie. 

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With nine Academy Award nods, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Elordi, the film debuted on 17th October, 2025, to critical praise and emerged as a prominent contender during awards season.

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Creative Bond and Mutual Respect

The relationship between Elordi and del Toro grew as a result of their collaboration. The veteran director later quipped, with a smile, "It's good to disobey one's mother," when recounting the story of that childhood warning. Their collaboration on 'Frankenstein' wasn't just a professional assignment—it became a shared artistic journey that showcased Elordi's range and del Toro's singular vision. Through hours of makeup, prosthetics, and emotional depth in performance, Elordi embraced the Creature's complexities in a way that impressed cast and crew alike.

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Del Toro, who is renowned for his thoughtful and often deeply personal interpretations of classic tales, expressed amazement at Elordi's commitment to the part. Elordi's decision to follow his creative instincts paid off, as seen by the film's success and awards hype. The emotional quality of the narrative and acting has been praised by both reviewers and viewers, making 'Frankenstein' a picture that is both visually striking and introspective. 

This phase of Elordi's career not only rewarded his craft but also transformed a warning from boyhood into one of his greatest career achievements. 

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