New Frankenstein Series Officially Moves Forward With Two Award-Winning Disney Stars

The episode provides an extensive overview of the upcoming Disney+ limited series, Frankenstein: Undying, a major television adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. The series is spearheaded by showrunner Jordan Peele and executive producer Guillermo del Toro, and it aims to update the gothic horror narrative with themes of modern technology and social allegory. Significant attention is paid to the casting of Jacob Elordi as the Creature and Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza, highlighting their recent Emmy nominations and their history with Disney-related productions like The Bear and Ahsoka. Furthermore, the source details the show’s ambitious production, including a $200 million budget, plans for multiple timelines, and its expected fall 2026 premiere, positioning it as a "prestige" adult drama in the current streaming landscape.