Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature. Mia Goth plays two characters, Elizabeth Lavenza and Claire Frankenstein. Netflix Tudum’s featured cast guide also names Felix Kammerer, Christoph Waltz, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, Lars Mikkelsen and David Bradley.
Who is in the cast of Frankenstein?
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Oscar Isaac | Victor Frankenstein |
| Jacob Elordi | The Creature |
| Mia Goth | Elizabeth Lavenza and Claire Frankenstein |
| Felix Kammerer | William Frankenstein |
| Christoph Waltz | Heinrich Harlander |
| Christian Convery | Victor Frankenstein at age 10 |
| Charles Dance | Leopold Frankenstein |
| Lars Mikkelsen | Captain Anderson |
| David Bradley | The Blind Man |
This is the featured cast listed in Netflix Tudum’s November 12, 2025 cast guide, not necessarily a complete list of everyone credited in the film.
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Who plays the monster?
Jacob Elordi plays the Creature, the being Victor brings to life. In Netflix Tudum’s description, the Creature develops a consciousness separate from his maker. The film’s framing centers on both characters: Victor’s ambition to create life and the consequences of that creation.
What is del Toro’s Frankenstein about?
Netflix describes the film as Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel: a reimagining of the story of a brilliant scientist and the creature brought to life by his ambition. Oscar Isaac plays Victor, whom the cast guide characterizes as a brilliant, egotistical scientist whose experiments aim to create life.
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Is Frankenstein on Netflix?
Yes. Netflix’s January 22, 2026 release article said the film was then streaming on Netflix. Catalog availability can vary by country and change over time, so check the title in your local Netflix app or website.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How del Toro approached casting
Netflix Tudum’s cast guide quotes del Toro describing his approach this way: “I cast eyes.” Casting director Robin D. Cook said of del Toro’s ability to imagine actors’ performances: “If an actor auditions for me, I will see the potential, but Guillermo can see the performance.”
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