The Bride!

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The Bride!
Directed byMaggie Gyllenhaal
Written byMaggie Gyllenhaal
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLawrence Sher
Production
companies
  • Pie Films
  • First Love Films
  • Pilot Productions
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
October 3, 2025
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Bride! is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed, written, and co-produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal, and starring Penélope Cruz, Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, and Julianne Hough. The film draws inspiration from James Whale's 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, itself adapted from Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818).

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 3, 2025 by Warner Bros Pictures.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

Universal Pictures has sought to remake Bride of Frankenstein on several occasions.[1] While the novel Frankenstein has been adapted to film many times, Bride of Frankenstein's closest remake was The Bride (1985), starring Sting, Clancy Brown, and Jennifer Beals.[2] In 1991, the studio sought to remake the film for cable television, and Martin Scorsese expressed interest in directing.[1]

In the 2000s, Universal paired with Imagine Entertainment and contracted Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, who wrote the screenplay for American Splendor, to write a remake. The screenwriters set the story in contemporary New York. Jacob Estes was also involved with the project at one point and wrote a draft.[2] In June 2009, Universal and Imagine entered discussions with director Neil Burger and his writing partner Dirk Wittenborn,[2] and producer Brian Grazer was assigned to oversee the development of the remake.[3]

In December 2015, Variety reported that David Koepp would write the script.[4] In May 2017, Universal Pictures announced their shared universe film series of rebooted, modern-day interpretations of their classic Universal Monsters titled, Dark Universe. The film series began with the 2017 film The Mummy, and was expected to continue with Bride of Frankenstein with Bill Condon directing the film.[5] Later in October, pre-production had begun when the creative team and studio decided to postpone the release in order to further work on the script with intentions being to improve the story.[6] Javier Bardem and Angelina Jolie were still attached to the film as Frankenstein's monster and the film's reluctant bride, respectively.[7] The same month Condon stated that should Jolie decide to leave the project, he would be interested in seeing Gal Gadot play the titular character.[8] On November 8, Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan moved on to other projects, leaving the future of the Dark Universe in doubt.[9]

In January 2018, Condon was reportedly assembling a production team, consisting of cinematographer Tobias A. Schliessler, production designer Sarah Greenwood, composer Carter Burwell, and costume designer Jacqueline Durran.[10]

In November 2019, Condon reflected on the proposed Bride of Frankenstein remake not entering production.[11] He stated: "That was a heartbreaker, really ... the simplest way to say it is that I think The Mummy, and not to say anything against the movie, but the fact that that hadn't worked for them and it was the beginning of this whole reinvention of their monsters gave them cold feet at the end of the day. Because David Koepp was writing the script, I thought it was unbelievably good, and we were on the verge of making a really beautiful movie, I thought. So that was a shame".[12][13] He also noted his uncertainty regarding his ability to publicly discuss the project "because [Koepp], I think, is still involved in figuring out the new approach ... The movie that we started was devised as a great big movie, and at the end of the day, probably these movies should be smaller".[12][13]

By October 2020, another adaptation was being considered by A24 and Apple Original Films with Scarlett Johansson in the titular lead role as the Bride and Sebastián Lelio set to direct, but no further announcements or confirmations have been made since the initial announcement.[14]

Amy Pascal was hired as producer in February 2020, with the project becoming a joint-venture production between Universal Pictures and Pascal Pictures. The studio courted David Koepp to continue his work as screenwriter. Filmmakers John Krasinski and Sam Raimi have individually had discussions with the studio regarding potentially directing, while Variety reported that Krasinski was given options to develop films from the roster of monsters owned by Universal Pictures.[15][16] In June, Koepp stated that, in addition to still being actively involved with the project, he was also inspired by the success of The Invisible Man.[17] He said that the story would've explored the modern-day desire to extend our lives, create life, and cheat death. Furthermore, the filmmaker intended to include plot devices that were relevant to the #MeToo era, stating that "it's horror effortlessly lending itself to metaphor".[18] In March 2022, Koepp revealed that he was no longer involved with the project. He also stated the initial version would have started in the 1870s and would have involved the Bride reawakening in the present day.[19] In August 2023, a new attempt was announced for Netflix, to be written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard.[20] However, Netflix reportedly left the project that same month,[21] opting instead to produce a separate Frankenstein film which will be written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.[22] In November 2023, it was reported that Warner Bros were producing the adaptation instead.[23]

Casting[edit]

In August 2023, Penelope Cruz was reported to have been offered a role.[24] In January 2024, Jessie Buckley was confirmed in the cast along with Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard and Annette Bening.[25][26] In March 2024, Julianne Hough joined the cast,[27] with John Magaro and Jeannie Berlin joining the following month.[28]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography got underway in March 2024.[29][30] Filming locations are set to include New York.[31] First look images from filming were released on 4 April 2024.[32]

Release[edit]

The film is scheduled to be released on October 3, 2025.[33]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Klady, Leonard (November 8, 1991). "Hopeful Bride". Entertainment Weekly. No. 91.
  2. ^ a b c Zeitchik, Steven (June 18, 2009). "'Bride of Frankenstein' to live again". The Hollywood Reporter. Reuters.
  3. ^ Hart, Hugh (June 17, 2009). "Born-Again Bride of Frankenstein in Works". Wired News. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 17, 2015). "'Bride of Frankenstein' Reboot to Be Written by David Koepp". Variety.
  5. ^ Bill Condon's 'Bride of Frankenstein' Postponed Archived March 6, 2019, at the Wayback Machine, filmschoolrejects.com
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 5, 2017). "'Bride of Frankenstein' Now Undated; Blumhouse Title To Fill Valentie's Day 2019 Slot".
  7. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 5, 2017). "'Bride Of Frankenstein' Back To Lab As London Pre-Production Postponed; Javier Bardem & Angelina Jolie Expected To Wait". Deadline. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  8. ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (October 5, 2017). "Gal Gadot as 'Bride of Frankenstein'? Director Bill Condon Proposes Her If Angelina Jolie Exits". The Wrap.
  9. ^ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (November 8, 2017). "Universal's "Monsterverse" in Peril as Top Producers Exit (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  10. ^ Marc, Christopher (January 15, 2018). "Bill Condon's "Bride of Frankenstein' Assembles a Production Team - When Will It Shoot? - Omega Underground". omegaunderground.com. Archived from the original on February 20, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  11. ^ "Interview: Bill Condon, Director of The Good Liar". Curzon. November 10, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  12. ^ a b Weintraub, Steve (Interviewer); Condon, Bill (Interviewee) (November 13, 2019). The Good Liar: Director Bill Condon Interview. Collider Interviews on YouTube. Event occurs at 20:19. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  13. ^ a b Jackson, Matthew (November 15, 2019). "Director Bill Condon says it was a 'heartbreaker' to lose Bride of Frankenstein reboot". Syfy Wire. Syfy. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  14. ^ "Scarlett Johansson to Star in New Take on The Bride of Frankenstein: 'It Is Long Overdue'". People. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  15. ^ Donnelly, Matt (February 11, 2020). "Hollywood Still Trying to Put a Ring on Universal's 'Bride of Frankenstein' (EXCLUSIVE)".
  16. ^ "Bride Of Frankenstein Reboot Might Still Happen Despite Dark Universe Failure--Report - GameSpot". www.gamespot.com.
  17. ^ "'Bride of Frankenstein' Will Stand Alone, Is Inspired by Success of 'The Invisible Man'". Movieweb. June 19, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  18. ^ "David Koepp gives more info on his Bride of Frankenstein remake!". www.joblo.com. June 19, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  19. ^ Richard, Nate (March 25, 2022). "David Koepp on How His Friendship With Steven Soderbergh Shaped 'KIMI,' the Art of Screenwriting, and His Legendary Career". Collider. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  20. ^ Abaroa, Patricia (August 3, 2023). "Maggie Gyllenhaal to Direct Bride of Frankenstein Remake, Starring Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard". MovieWeb. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  21. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (August 21, 2023). "Netflix Exits Maggie Gylenhaal's 'The Bride,' Starring Penélope Cruz and Christian Bale". World of Reel. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  22. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (March 15, 2023). "Guillermo del Toro Eyes Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth for 'Frankenstein' Movie at Netflix". Variety. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  23. ^ Cooper, Dan (August 22, 2023). "The Bride Of Frankenstein - Maggie Gyllenhaal's movie finds deal". Film Stories. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  24. ^ Cooper, Dan (August 22, 2023). "Maggie Gyllenhaal's Bride Of Frankenstein cut by Netflix but still alive". Film Stories. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  25. ^ Prasad, Sumith (January 4, 2024). "Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride Starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley Begins Filming in March Sumith Prasad of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride Starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley Begins Filming in March". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  26. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 12, 2024). "Annette Bening Boards Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Movie At Warner Bros Opposite Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz & Peter Sarsgaard". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  27. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 27, 2024). "Julianne Hough Joins Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Pic 'The Bride!' For Warner Bros". Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  28. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 8, 2024). "John Magaro & Jeannie Berlin Join Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride!". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  29. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (November 2, 2023). "Maggie Gylenhaal's 'The Bride' is Back On! Warner Bros Set to Produce". World of Reel. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  30. ^ Romanchick, Shane (August 3, 2023). "Maggie Gyllenhaal to Direct 'Bride of Frankenstein' Remake Starring Christian Bale". Collider. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  31. ^ "The Bride". January 8, 2024.
  32. ^ Sharf, Zack (April 4, 2024). "Christian Bale Transforms Into Frankenstein's Monster in First Look at Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride'". Variety. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  33. ^ Chitwood, Adam (March 12, 2024). "Paul Thomas Anderson's Next Movie to Be Released in Imax in 2025". TheWrap. Retrieved March 12, 2024.

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