Guillermo del Toro‘s new film, Frankenstein, is now playing in theaters and is receiving rave reviews after a long-awaited release. It’s been certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an 86% score from critics and an even higher rating from audiences, who are praising del Toro’s ambitious take on Mary Shelley’s classic horror story. Even though Frankenstein is currently in cinemas and will soon be available on Netflix (November 7th), fans are already wondering what del Toro will work on next. He’s mentioned several potential projects, and recently shared another horror story he’s eager to adapt.
In a recent interview with Inverse, Guillermo del Toro mentioned he has several projects already planned. He also expressed his desire to create his own version of Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera. Del Toro hinted he would approach the story in a unique way, possibly similar to how he reimagined the Creature in Frankenstein.
Guillermo del Toro said he’d love to reimagine The Phantom of the Opera, calling it a timeless story, but with his own unique spin. He currently has some ideas, though he’s focusing on a crime-themed stop-motion project for now.
A del Toro Phantom of the Opera Wouldn’t Be Anything Like the Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical
Guillermo del Toro has expressed interest in adapting The Phantom of the Opera, which might come as a surprise to some. However, he’s likely referring to the original novel by Gaston Leroux, not the famous Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. While the musical is a globally beloved romantic story, Leroux’s book is a darker, gothic mystery told from multiple viewpoints. The characters are also different: Christine Daaé is portrayed as more innocent and less assertive, and the Phantom is a more unhinged and obsessive figure. Overall, the novel is a more suspenseful and tragic tale than the love story presented on stage.
Guillermo del Toro is known for putting his own spin on classic stories, like he did with Frankenstein by changing details about Dr. Frankenstein’s personal life and the ending. So, if he were to adapt The Phantom of the Opera, it’s likely he’d make similar changes. In Frankenstein, he made the Creature more sympathetic and turned Victor Frankenstein into a tragic, flawed character, which added depth and sadness to the story. Since del Toro views the Phantom as a misunderstood villain, he’d probably explore the Phantom’s tragic background, making him a more complex character than just someone obsessed with love.
Okay, so Guillermo del Toro doing Phantom of the Opera sounds amazing, right? But honestly, I wouldn’t start planning a trip to the theater just yet. He’s got a lot on his plate, including a stop-motion film called The Buried Giant. Plus, he’s been talking about wanting to focus more on animation and maybe even step away from live-action altogether, though he has mentioned wanting to do a few more live-action projects still. Whether Phantom will be one of them? That’s still a big question mark.
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