According to the director himself, Guillermo del Toro is already scripting his next major project after Frankenstein — a new film titled Fury that promises to be “very cruel, very violent,” and will reunite him with Oscar Isaac.
At the recent Toronto International Film Festival, del Toro revealed that Fury will mark a departure from his usual fantasy-horror blend, leaning into darker psychological territory similar to his prior work in Nightmare Alley. He described the project as “like My Dinner with Andre but with a murderous twist” — with characters killed after each course.
Isaac, who stars in Frankenstein as Victor Frankenstein, is confirmed to lead the upcoming thriller. Del Toro said this film arises during his so-called “regret decade,” reflecting deeper themes of violence, remorse and creation.
Why It Matters:
This announcement signals del Toro is shifting to more grounded and brutal territory, moving away from monster-fantasy into raw psychological drama.
The reunion with Oscar Isaac showcases the trust and chemistry between the filmmaker and actor — fans of their prior collaboration will be paying close attention.
For ScreenPicks readers, this is a must-watch in development: if you’re into high-concept thrillers with auteur vision, this could be one of the most interesting films to follow in the coming year.
What to Watch For:
How del Toro evolves his visual style in Fury — will his gothic flair remain or will this film lean purely into realism?
The casting: who else will join Isaac, and what kind of character will he play?
Production timeline and distribution: whether the film stays independent/art-house or lands with a major studio
or streaming service.
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“Guillermo del Toro is already writing his next collaboration with Frankenstein star Oscar Isaac – and it’s a ‘very cruel, very violent’ thriller.”
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