Key Takeaways:
– Maggie Gyllenhaal will direct a film called “The Bride!”, a remake of the 1935 classic “The Bride of Frankenstein”.
– The film, initially expected on Netflix, will be distributed by Warner Bros and is set for a theatrical release in IMAX on October 3, 2025.
– Jessie Buckley stars as the titular character and Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster with other cast includes Penelope Cruz, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard, and Julianne Hough.
– The story of “The Bride” involves a lonely Frankenstein traveling to 1930s Chicago in search of a companion resulting in the creation of the Bride.
– This won't be the first remake of “Bride of Frankenstein” by a different company, a similar remake was done by Columbia Pictures in 1985.
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Buckley and Bale's Look Unveiled in “The Bride!”
Anticipation builds around Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial film venture, “The Bride!”. Several months ago, the news broke that Gyllenhaal was helming a remake of the 1935 classic “The Bride of Frankenstein”. For fans eagerly waiting for a sneak peek, Gyllenhaal has unveiled Jessie Buckley as the Bride and Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster.
A Warner Bros. Distribution
Once believed to be a Netflix venture, Warner Bros. is actually distributing “The Bride!”. The studio is ensuring a grand experience by setting the film for theatrical release, including IMAX screens, on October 3, 2025.
Star-Studded Cast
The cast for “The Bride!” boasts big names beyond Buckley and Bale. Penelope Cruz, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard, and Julianne Hough also join the roster. Earlier, wags suggested Cruz might play the Bride, but it's now confirmed that Buckley holds that honor. Speculation persist that Sarsgaard may play a detective in the film.
Plot Revealed
The official synopsis for “The Bride!” reveals an intriguing storyline. In the narrative, a lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago, seeking Dr. Euphronius's assistance in creating a companion. A slain young woman is regenerated, and the Bride is born. This birth triggers a captivating romance, the attention of the police, and the growth of a unique social movement.
Remake Not a Universal Project
While ‘The Bride!' isn't a Universal production, it isn't the first time another company has remade the classic “Bride of Frankenstein”. Columbia Pictures tackled a similar project back in 1985 simply titled “The Bride”, with Sting playing Baron Charles Frankenstein, Jennifer Beals as Eva (the Bride), and Clancy Brown as Viktor (the Monster).
Of note, a similar project titled “Bride” with Scarlett Johansson announced a few years ago for A24 and Apple still lingers without making it to production.
We invite comments on your interest and thoughts on the first-look images of Jessie Buckley as The Bride and Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster. Let us hear from you!
