Inside Jacob Elordi’s Frankenstein Transformation With 42 Prosthetics

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Bringing a grotesque monster to life onscreen is no easy feat—just ask Jacob Elordi.

The actor completely changed his appearance to play the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s dark and dramatic film, Frankenstein. This dedication—including daily hours of makeup and 42 prosthetic pieces—resulted in a 2026 Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Jacob explained to Netflix’s Tudum that transforming into a character involves a noticeable change in appearance. He described how makeup alters your complexion and features, and how the addition of a costume – especially with heavy materials like leather and fur – adds physical weight and truly completes the transformation.

The 28-year-old actor explained that preparing for this challenging role started well before filming actually began.

He described how the performance truly started the instant he sat down in the makeup chair, feeling incredibly vibrant. According to Guillermo, it wouldn’t just be a thoughtful experience, but a complete transformation.

The Academy Award-winning director was thrilled with Jacob’s performance, telling Francesca Amiker of TopMob News in October that he handled everything “with grace, patience, and love.”

Guillermo explained that he compared the process to a priest preparing for a ceremony, with many layers of robes and guards. He emphasized that the actor needed to embody the essence of the character, viewing the supporting elements as their ceremonial guard and truly becoming the ‘Creature.’ He described the performance that followed as deeply moving and raw, filled with a vulnerable innocence that was both beautiful and heartbreaking.

Jacob’s performance was highly praised by his director and even won him a Critics Choice Award, but the experience also left him feeling more motivated and focused on his work.

I was so moved by what he shared with Tudum! He said this experience will stay with him forever, and honestly, it really resonated with me. He explained that it totally rekindled his love for filmmaking, and now he’s approaching his work with a completely fresh and exciting energy. It’s inspiring to see that kind of passion!

Want to know what Jacob and the other nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes have said about being recognized? Read on to find out…

Being part of this film with Jessie, Chloé, Maggie, and the incredibly talented cast and crew has profoundly impacted my approach to filmmaking and the stories I want to tell. Making Hamnet was a true honor, and I’m so grateful to the Golden Globes for acknowledging our work.

I’m incredibly excited that the show and Adam received Golden Globe nominations, and I’m so happy to be recognized alongside them. This show feels like family, and I’m grateful for this acknowledgment.

I’m incredibly thankful for my Smashing Machine family today. Thank you to the Golden Globes for this wonderful recognition and for celebrating the journey we all shared making the film.

I’m absolutely thrilled and incredibly humbled to receive my first Golden Globe nomination! It feels surreal to be recognized alongside such a talented group of artists who consistently deliver amazing work.

Playing Mark Kerr was the most impactful and rewarding experience of my career. I’m incredibly grateful to Mark for sharing his story and trusting me with portraying his life. I also want to celebrate my brother and our incredibly empathetic director, Benny Safdie. I feel so lucky to have worked with Emily Blunt, who gave a powerfully raw and moving performance as Dawn Staples – it truly brought everyone to tears. I’m still amazed by the incredible prosthetic makeup work of Kazu Hiro and the dedication of the entire crew, who became like family and poured their hearts into this film. This project was life-changing, and I’m deeply thankful for it all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

 

I’m deeply honored to receive a Golden Globe award for my role as Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger’s film, WEAPONS, and that the film itself was also recognized. This award is a real tribute to Zach’s creative vision and the incredible work of our filmmaking team. I especially want to thank Leo Satkovich, Jason Collins, and Melizah Wheat for their amazing work bringing the character of Gladys to life, as well as our costume designer, Trish Summerville.

This project was a real team effort, and I’m so grateful for everyone’s help. It’s been amazing to see how positively audiences, critics, and the press have reacted to the film over the past few months. It’s been a joy seeing people dress up as ‘Gladys’! I also want to acknowledge the other incredible women nominated in this category – Emily, Elle, Ariana, Inga, and Teyana – they embody the strength and talent of women in film.

  • “I am deeply grateful for this recognition. Task was built by an extraordinary cast and crew, built on incredibly good writing and direction and nurtured by the inimitable guidance of HBO. I’m so proud to be part of this team. Thank you for seeing us.”

“I am beyond honored to be nominated. Thank you to the Golden Globes for recognizing the film. I am in the company of actors I have long admired, loved and learned from; It’s a true dream come true. I love making movies!!!”

I’m thrilled the show received Golden Globe recognition. It’s a pleasure working with such a wonderful cast and crew.

I’m incredibly grateful for this nomination. It feels like a celebration not just of my own work, but of the entire team – the 250 artists who bring ‘Hacks’ to life. At its heart, ‘Hacks’ is about the strong bonds and shared passion you build with your fellow comedians, and I happily share this recognition with every single one of my wonderful colleagues.

Thank you to the Golden Globes, and congratulations to the entire cast and crew of SINNERS! Playing two very different brothers in this film was the most challenging and fulfilling experience of my career. We wouldn’t be here without the incredible vision and bravery of Ryan Coogler. He pushed us to reach new heights, just as he did ten years ago when we first started working together. SINNERS is a complex story that draws on all of our backgrounds, exploring themes of love, loss, and the true cost of freedom. By recognizing this film, you’re honoring not only our work, but also the legacy of powerful, original storytelling. Thank you so much.

We’re so excited and grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing our work! Being part of this project with this amazing group – our ‘Beastie gang’ – has been one of the most fun and rewarding experiences of my career. As my wonderful co-star, Matthew Rhys, put it, it felt like working with an Olympic team from start to finish. I’m incredibly thankful for every moment of this journey with such an incredible cast and crew.

Working on Hamnet was the greatest honor of my career. It’s an experience I’ll cherish forever, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have played Agnes alongside such talented and supportive people. I’m grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing our film, and I share this award with Chloé, Paul, Maggie, and everyone who helped bring it to life. We’re all so proud of what we accomplished together.

 

Wow, what an incredible night! Receiving this Golden Globe is truly an honor. As someone who really connects with complex characters, bringing this role to life was deeply meaningful. I was particularly drawn to the film’s honest look at the tough decisions we all face – those moments where there isn’t an easy answer. I’m so thankful to director Park Chan-wook, and to every single person who worked on NO OTHER CHOICE. And I’m absolutely thrilled that KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is getting some love too! It’s a fantastic feeling to be recognized for work you’re passionate about.

I’m incredibly grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing Adolescence. The global response to the show has been amazing. This nomination is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, both the actors and the crew. We also want to thank our partners at Netflix for believing in our unusual vision and taking a chance on us. And to Stephen, Owen, Erin, and Ashley – your performances were phenomenal, and it’s a true honor to see you all recognized individually. – Philip Barantini

We’re thrilled with these nominations! It’s a bit surreal for those of us who grew up watching the Golden Globes to be here, but we’re incredibly grateful to the Golden Globes members for this honor.

I was thrilled to learn this morning that No Other Choice received three Golden Globe nominations! It’s a real honor.

I’m incredibly thankful the film has resonated with so many people globally. I’m particularly happy because this kind of reception isn’t common for my work.

I want to express my sincere thanks to CJ and NEON. And a huge congratulations to my incredible lead actor and dear friend, Byung Hun – I’m incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished!

I’m so happy to be nominated! The Golden Globes have always been important to me – I won a couple of awards there over 20 years ago, and I even hosted the show five times. This nomination means a lot to me because Mortality is the special I’m most proud of. Wishing the best of luck to all the other nominees, and thank you!

 

Laughter truly brings everyone together, and I’m incredibly honored to be nominated for a Golden Globe for my stand-up special! I’m so grateful to the Golden Globes and to Netflix for giving me the chance to share my comedy with the world. Comedy is my passion, and I’m so thankful to everyone who has supported me along the way – I love you all!

Wow, I’m absolutely blown away! Receiving a Golden Globe is just incredible, and to be mentioned alongside such talented people is truly humbling. I poured my heart into Sentimental Value, and I’m so grateful for the entire team – Renate, Stellan, Elle, Eskil, and Joachim, especially – their contributions were everything! Huge thanks also to Neon and Mubi for believing in our vision and being fantastic partners. Honestly, making this film felt like a dream come true, and to have that recognized is just… amazing!

We are absolutely thrilled and deeply honored that KPop Demon Hunters has been recognized by the Golden Globes! Speaking for the entire cast and crew, this is a dream come true, and we are incredibly grateful to the Golden Globes voters, as well as our partners at Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation, and Sony Pictures Imageworks. We also want to thank everyone who believed in our project over the last seven years.

We’re still amazed by how much this film has resonated with audiences around the world, and we’re incredibly grateful to the fans who connected with characters like Rumi, Mira, Zoey, the Saja Boys, and even Derpy Tiger and Sussie! Their support helped us achieve recognition, including nominations for Best Animated Motion Picture and recognition for our box office success. Thank you to all our fans – we call you Hunters – for making it all possible!

We’re incredibly proud of EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, IDO, and Teddy for the recognition of their song ‘Golden,’ which we truly believe is the song of the year! We’ve worked hard and come so far, and now we’re feeling hopeful and grateful. — Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans, and Michelle Wong

I’m incredibly thankful for the entire Bugonia team and appreciate the Golden Globe nominations. Making Bugonia was a truly unique and exciting experience, especially working alongside Jesse, who absolutely deserves recognition. This project wouldn’t have been possible without the fantastic writing of Will Tracy and the brilliant, heartfelt direction of Yorgos Lanthimos. I’m so grateful to our amazing cast and crew, and feel lucky to have been a part of this film. Thank you for embracing it!

I’m incredibly thankful for the Golden Globes’ recognition of Sentimental Value. These nominations reflect the passion and skill everyone brought to our film. I’m thrilled to share this honor with Stellan, Elle, Inga, Renate, and my co-writer, Eskil Vogt. We aimed to create a film exploring family, forgiveness, and how art can offer healing, and we’re grateful for the warm reception it’s received.

 

I woke up to wonderful news and my heart was pounding! I initially thought I’d slept through something important, and I might have even screamed when I realized why I was being called. It’s so surreal and amazing to be nominated with such talented performers. I’m incredibly grateful to Nia DaCosta, my friend and the brilliant director, for believing in me and casting me in this role. Thank you also to Amazon MGM Studios/Orion for supporting the film, and to the entire cast and crew – especially the phenomenal Nina Hoss – whose talent elevated my own performance.

It was a real honor to play such a well-known character. Every day, I felt a connection to the storytellers who came before and will come after, all working to explore the complex and amazing experience of being human. I’m grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing our work with this nomination.

I’m incredibly honored and thrilled to be nominated – it feels unreal! I’m especially touched that the cast, Joachim, and the film itself received a total of eight nominations.

As someone who’s dedicated to understanding what truly resonates with people, I can tell you this film felt incredibly special to everyone involved – the cast, the crew, and myself. It was a truly collaborative effort, and I’m absolutely delighted to see a movie told in this way receiving so much love and recognition. It’s really heartwarming!

I’m incredibly excited and thankful for this Golden Globe nomination and all the support for One Battle After Another. I’m deeply grateful to Paul Thomas Anderson – he’s been an amazing mentor and friend, and I wouldn’t be here without him. To everyone involved with One Battle After Another, both in front of and behind the camera, you constantly inspire me. This film has been an incredible experience, and I feel truly blessed.

I’m incredibly honored and thankful to the Golden Globes for the nomination this morning. It’s especially exciting to be recognized with my amazingly talented friends and colleagues, Britt and Tramell, and the entire hardworking team behind Severance!

“I’m absolutely honored and humbled to be nominated alongside this inspiring group of artists.  I share this recognition with our behind the scenes crew-members, who craft the characters with us every day.  Thank you to the Golden Globes and to our fans, whose kindness and creativity warm our hearts.”

I’m so grateful to the Golden Globes for this honor. Making Frankenstein has been a lifelong dream, and it means the world to me that it’s been so well-received. I’m particularly happy that my brothers, Oscar, Jacob, and Alexandre, are being recognized for their amazing work today.

 

It’s been 25 years since the Golden Globes first recognized me for my work in Traffic, and I’m incredibly grateful to be back here today receiving this honor. Thank you to the Golden Globes. Congratulations to my fellow nominees, Jacob, Paul, Adam, Stellan, and Sean – it’s wonderful to be in this category with you all. And to my team, the ‘One Battle’ family – Adam, Sara, Leo, Sean, Chase, Teyana, Regina, and our leader Paul – I’m so proud of the work we did together and excited to continue this journey with you.

I was so excited to work on that show! It was a fantastic experience collaborating with Charlie Brooker, Jessica Rhoades, and the entire Black Mirror team. Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor also did a brilliant job, and I’m incredibly proud of how it turned out.

Playing the role of Grace was both incredibly difficult and deeply fulfilling for me. I’m thankful to Marty Scorsese for trusting me with this story and considering me for the part. I also want to thank the brilliant Lynne Ramsay for her meticulous attention to detail throughout the entire filmmaking process, and the Golden Globes for this honor. It’s a privilege to be recognized alongside such talented individuals.

I’m incredibly honored to be nominated alongside such talented actresses, and I’m truly speechless. I want to thank writer and director Mary Bronstein for giving me the role of a lifetime in her A24 film, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. She placed a lot of trust in me with her very personal story, a film she spent eight years bringing to life, and I share this nomination with her.

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