“What does this even mean?” — Netizens LOL as Jacob Elordi says he read a baby development book to play Frankenstein’s Monster

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How does one play a monster? In Jacob Elordi's case, he was given a baby development book by Guillermo del Toro so the actor could be prepared to take on the role of Frankenstein's monster! (via X/@DiscussingFilm)


Netizens' LOL-worthy reactions to Jacob Elordi's "gift" before playing Frankenstein's monster

Because of the actor's revelation that Guillermo del Toro gave him a baby development book for his preparation as Frankenstein's monster, fans poked fun at him, commenting that they are confused AF as to why he was given a book that helps babies!

"What does this even mean?" - a fan asked (via X/@debayo_xx)

Fans also hilariously praised Frankenstein's director, Guillermo del Toro, saying that it was a smart move of his to give his actor a baby development book because Frankenstein was not that super smart when he was created.

"Smart idea truly. Frankenstein isn’t super smart when first born" - another fan added (via X/@ImTobirama)

Other fans also trolled the actor, stating that he must have been surprised that Frankenstein is a baby, so he will have nap schedules to rest. (via X/@Asapteejo)

Some fans also joked that Guillermo del Toro's way of making Jacob Elordi do method acting for his Frankenstein role is iconic because the actor will be fully immersed in the monster's thought process!

"LMAO nah Guillermo del Toro gave bro a baby manual to play Frankenstein’s monster?? Method acting bout to go crazy." - another fan replied (via X/@yipfella)

Fans also clowned Jacob, stating that he should read the baby development book so that he would be fully immersed to play Frankenstein.

"Anything to get into character, I guess." - another fan quipped (via X/@rdscrypto)

X users also roasted the actor by replying with a Frankenstein GIF, saying that with the help of the baby development book given by del Toro, he would be the best Frankenstein monster EVER. (via X/@JillianValentin)

Other X users also hilariously suggested that if Frankenstein's monster is blabbering and yapping unintelligently, they will be mad as hell because Frankenstein is more than that!

"If the creature ends up being an unintelligent babbling character i’ll be so mad…" - an X user remarked (via X/@aImondbIossoms)

And finally, X users roasted Jacob Elordi, commenting that he is reheating Emma Stone's nachos when she played a monster in Poor Things.

"Not Jacob Elordi wants to reheat Emma Stone’s nachos so bad" - another X user commented (via X/@backinpoland)

Why did Guillermo del Toro give Jacob Elordi a baby development book?

Because the actor's role in del Toro's Frankenstein is the monster, del Toro wants Jacob to play the part perfectly and as humanized as possible. So, a baby development book is helpful because Frankenstein, just like the babies, progressed slowly but surely, showing some signs of development, so the baby development book is needed in order to play the part perfectly and correctly!


Jacob Elordi's characterization of Frankenstein is exciting because not only will he get to be directed by Guillermo del Toro, but also, by reading the baby development book, he will understand Frankenstein's thought process and feelings while he tries to fit in in a society that is scared of the rebels and the weird ones!

Edited by Debanjana