The upcoming movie, which the Oscar-winning Mexican director is making for Netflix, has seen parts of the Old Town transformed for the period film, which is developed under the working title ‘Prodigal Father’.
An adaptation of Mary Shelly’s classic novel, the cast of Frankenstein includes Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac (as Victor Frankenstein) and Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein’s monster). Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley and Christian Convery also star in the movie.

9. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
Cast extras on set during the filming of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein in Edinburgh. Picture date: Friday September 13, 2024. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

10. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
Props on set during the filming of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein in Edinburgh. Picture date: Friday September 13, 2024. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

11. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
Props on set during the filming of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein in Edinburgh. Picture date: Friday September 13, 2024. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

12. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
Props on set during the filming of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein in Edinburgh. Picture date: Friday September 13, 2024. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire