Although the 'Frankenstein' director did find inspiration in the tech bros that tout it. Guillermo del Toro says he'd 'rather die' than use generative AI in his

Although the 'Frankenstein' director did find inspiration in the tech bros that tout it.

Guillermo del Toro says he'd 'rather die' than use generative AI in his movies

Although the 'Frankenstein' director did find inspiration in the tech bros that tout it.

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Director Guillermo Del Toro in Hollywood on Oct. 25. Credit:

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Guillermo del Toro would rather join the undead than use generative AI, although he did find inspiration for *Frankenstein *in some of its biggest champions.

The *Shape of Water* director would "rather die" than use generative AI in his movies, del Toro said in an interview with NPR's *Fresh Air* podcast. When asked if he used any of the technology in *Frankenstein*, he said he didn't consider it.

"AI, particularly generative AI, I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested," he told *Fresh Air. *"I'm 61, and I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak."

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While he is not fond of the tech himself, del Toro did see the similarities between AI and the story of his protagonist Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac).

"My concern is not artificial intelligence, but natural stupidity," the *Pan's Labyrinth* director said. "I think that's what drives most of the world's worst teachers. But I did want to have the arrogance of Victor be similar in some ways to the tech bros, you know? He's kind of blind, creating something without considering the consequences, you know? And I think we have to take a pause and consider where we're going."

Jacob Elordi as The Creature in 'Frankenstein'.

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The *Pinocchio *director's version of *Frankenstein* sees Jacob Elordi as the iconic monster. Netflix recently revealed a full photo of del Toro's take on the creature, which takes a departure from the usual short-cropped hair and square head. Instead, Elordi is adorned with a patchwork of scars and long strands.

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"Victor is as much an artist as he is a surgeon, and if he's been dreaming about this creature for all his life, he's going to nail it," del Toro previously told **. "It looks like a newborn, alabaster creature. The scars are beautiful and almost aerodynamic."**

Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in 'Frankenstein'.

Ken Woroner/Netflix

In addition to Isaac and Elordi, the cast includes Felix Kammerer, Mia Goth, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz. *Frankenstein *was released in select theaters on Oct. 17. The film premieres on Netflix on Nov. 7.

Listen to the full episode of *Fresh Air* with Guillermo del Toro below.

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