The Frankenstein cast features Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Christoph Waltz. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 Netflix movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Frankenstein explores the relationship between a surgeon and an immortal creature. When Victor Frankenstein gets rescued by sailors, he tells his life story. The narrative follows the main protagonist/antihero as reunites with vengeful creation. Here’s every actor and character in Frankenstein, an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel.

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Frankenstein Cast: Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein

Character Profile: A surgeon who wants to cheat death. He receives funding to develop an immortal creature. Victor treats people badly and pays a big price for his behavior.

Isaac’s Resume: Llewyn Davis in Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), Poe Dameron in the Star Wars Franchise (2015-), Nick Wasicsko in Show Me a Hero (2015), Duke Leto Atreides in Dune (2021), Marc Spector/Steven Grant/Jake Lockley in Moon Knight (2022)

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Frankenstein Cast: Jacob Elordi as The Creature

Character Profile: Victor’s creation. He was made from the body of a dead soldier. The Creature learns to appreciate life but also struggles emotionally due to Victor’s treatment of him.

Elordi’s Resume: Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth Movie Franchise (2018-2021), Nate Jacobs in Euphoria (2019-), Jake in The Mortuary Collection (2019), Elvis in Priscilla (2023), Felix Catton in Saltburn (2023)

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Frankenstein Cast: Christoph Waltz as Harlander

Character Profile: An arms merchant. He funds Victor’s immortality project. Harlander is dying from Syphilis and wants to live forever as Victor’s creature.

Waltz’s Resume: Colonel Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds (2009), Chudnofsky in The Green Hornet (2011), Dr. King Schultz in Django Unchained (2012), Blofeld in Spectre (2015), Regus Patoff in The Consultant (2023)

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Frankenstein Cast: Mia Goth as Elizabeth/Claire Frankenstein

Character Profile: Harlander’s niece. She is engaged to Victor’s brother. Elizabeth feels empathy for The Creature. Goth also portrays Victor’s mother, Claire.

Goth’s Resume: P in Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013), Sara in Suspiria (2018), Marsha in Mayday (2021), Maxine Minx in X (2022), Maxine Minx in MaXXXine (2024)

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Frankenstein Cast: Felix Kammerer as William Frankenstein

Character Profile: Victor’s brother and Elizabeth’s fiancée. He works in finance. William views Victor as a monster.

Kammerer’s Resume: Paul Bäumer in All Quiet on the Western Front (2022), Felix Riedle in Pagan Peak (2023), Schmidt in All the Light We Cannot See (2023), Rudolph Lorenz in Eden (2024)

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The Frankenstein cast also includes:

• Charles Dance as Leopold Frankenstein
• David Bradley as Blind Man
• Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson
• Christian Convery as Young Victor Frankenstein
• Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Chief Officer Larsen
• Kyle Gatehouse as Young Hunter
• Lauren Collins as Hunter’s Wife
• Sofia Galasso as Anna-Maria
• Joachim Fjelstrup as Dr. Udsen
• Ralph Ineson as Professor KrempeQ.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.