The Bride! Explained

Director:Maggie Gyllenhaal
Cinematography:Lawrence Sher
Distributor:Warner Bros. Pictures
Country:United States
Language:English
Budget:$100 million[1]

The Bride! is an upcoming American science fiction monster film written, directed, and produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal, and starring Penélope Cruz, Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, Peter Sarsgaard (Gyllenhaal's husband), Annette Bening, and Gyllenhaal’s younger brother, Jake Gyllenhaal. The film draws inspiration from James Whales 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, itself adapted from Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 26, 2025 by Warner Bros Pictures.

Cast

Production

Development

In August 2023, a new take on Mary Shelley's creations was announced for Netflix, to be written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard.[2] However, Netflix reportedly left the project that same month,[3] opting instead to produce a separate Frankenstein film which would be written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.[4] In November 2023, it was reported that Warner Bros. Pictures were producing the adaptation instead.[5]

Casting

In August 2023, Penélope Cruz was reported to have been offered a role.[6] In January 2024, Jessie Buckley was confirmed in the cast along with Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard and Annette Bening.[7] [8] In March 2024, Julianne Hough joined the cast,[9] with John Magaro and Jeannie Berlin joining the following month.[10] In June, Jake Gyllenhaal joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[11]

Filming

Principal photography got underway in March 2024.[12] [13] Filming locations are set to include New York.[14] First look images from filming were released on April 4, 2024.[15]

Release

The Bride! is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 26, 2025.[16] It was originally scheduled to be released on October 3, 2025.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Flint . Joe . August 10, 2024 . At Warner Discovery It's Lean Times, Except for the Movie Studio Bosses . August 11, 2024 . . subscription . en-US. https://archive.ph/u5Y6N. August 10, 2024. live.
  2. Web site: Maggie Gyllenhaal to Direct Bride of Frankenstein Remake, Starring Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard . MovieWeb . Abaroa . Patricia . 4 August 2023 . 3 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Netflix Exits Maggie Gylenhaal's 'The Bride,' Starring Penélope Cruz and Christian Bale. World of Reel. 10 January 2024. August 21, 2023. Jordan. Ruimy.
  4. Web site: Guillermo del Toro Eyes Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth for 'Frankenstein' Movie at Netflix. Shanfeld. Ethan. Variety. March 15, 2023. March 15, 2023. March 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230315170039/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/guillermo-del-toro-frankenstein-andrew-garfield-oscar-isaac-mia-goth-1235555256/. live.
  5. Web site: Film Stories. 10 January 2024. The Bride Of Frankenstein - Maggie Gyllenhaal's movie finds deal. Dan. Cooper. August 22, 2023.
  6. Web site: Film Stories. 10 January 2024. Maggie Gyllenhaal's Bride Of Frankenstein cut by Netflix but still alive. Dan. Cooper. August 22, 2023.
  7. Web site: 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. 10 January 2024. 4 January 2024. Sumith . Prasad.
  8. Web site: Annette Bening Boards Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Movie At Warner Bros Opposite Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz & Peter Sarsgaard. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony . D'Alessandro. 12 January 2024. January 12, 2024.
  9. Web site: Julianne Hough Joins Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Pic 'The Bride!' For Warner Bros. Matt . Grobar. March 27, 2024. March 27, 2024.
  10. Web site: Grobar . Matt . John Magaro & Jeannie Berlin Join Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! . . 8 April 2024 . April 8, 2024.
  11. Web site: Keegan . Rebecca . Jake Gyllenhaal Just Wants to Freak Himself Out . . June 5, 2024 . June 5, 2024.
  12. Web site: World of Reel. 10 January 2024. Maggie Gylenhaal's 'The Bride' is Back On! Warner Bros Set to Produce. November 2, 2023. Jordan. Ruimy.
  13. Web site: Maggie Gyllenhaal to Direct 'Bride of Frankenstein' Remake Starring Christian Bale. Collider. 3 August 2023. 3 August 2023. Shane. Romanchick.
  14. Web site: The Bride . 8 January 2024 .
  15. Web site: Christian Bale Transforms Into Frankenstein's Monster in First Look at Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride'. Variety. 4 April 2024. April 4, 2024. Zack. Sharf.
  16. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Warner Bros Dates Final 'Conjuring' Film, Pushes Up Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Pic 'The Bride!'. Deadline Hollywood. July 9, 2024. July 9, 2024.
  17. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. March 12, 2024. 'The Batman 2' From Matt Reeves Heads To Fall 2026; Paul Thomas Anderson-Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Gets Summer 2025 Date. March 12, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.

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