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‘The Bride’ first look: Christian Bale transforms into Frankenstein’s monster
Christian Bale has become Frankenstein’s monster in a first look at Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride.”
The film director shared images on Instagram from a recent camera test for the movie. Bale’s monster makes his debut alongside Gyllenhaal’s Jessie Buckley as the eponymous bride.
Gyllenhaal has assembled an all-star cast for “The Bride.” Apart from Bale and Buckley, the star studded cast also features Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, and Annette Bening. The film’s crew includes “Joker” cinematographer Lawrence Sher.
Set in Chicago 1930s, ‘The Bride’ is a spin on the iconic Frankenstein lore. Buckley’s murdered young woman is revived, but her new life surprises her creators as she lusts for romance and ignites a radical social movement. Along with the first look at Bale, Gyllenhaal also teased a photo of Buckley’s bride.
The film is Gyllenhaal’s second directorial effort. Her first was “The Lost Daughter,” which Netflix released to acclaim in 2021. Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride” isn’t the only Frankenstein movie on the way. Guillermo del Toro is currently filming his own Frankenstein, starring “Euphoria” and “Saltburn” star Jacob Elordi as the iconic monster. Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” in theaters and Imax on October 2, 2025.
