In the Room With: Casting Director Robin D. Cook on Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’

Casting director Robin D. Cook breaks down the casting of Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein.” Cook discusses Jacob Elordi’s last-minute casting as the Creature, the physical and emotional demands of the role, and why vulnerability mattered just as much as strength. She also shares insight into del Toro’s casting philosophy, international talent searches, and what actors should focus on when auditioning for a project of this scale.