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UPI
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Benicio Del Toro: Imagination runs amok in 'Phoenician Scheme'
1 of 5 | Benicio Del Toro attends the photo call for "The Phoenician Scheme" at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19. Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo NEW YORK, June 6 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro says writer-director Wes Anderson meticulously plans every scene in his movies, but still welcomes input from his cast. "The approach is the same approach that I do on any movie I do. Just, I think, Wes wants you to be in the moment. He wants you to tell the truth, whatever that means," Del Toro, 58, said in a recent virtual press conference to promote his second collaboration with Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, in theaters nationwide on Friday. "You have all this dialogue," Del Toro said, "but you can still bring a piece of yourself into it. And there's room for the imagination, too, to run amok. And you've got to have fun. Even if you're drowning, you've got to have fun." Co-starring Scarlett Johannson, Michael Cera, Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray and Tom Hanks, the espionage comedy is set in 1950 and follows Zsa-zsa Korda (Del Toro), an industrialist and arms dealer who wants to bring his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) -- a Catholic nun -- into his dangerous, top-secret business. It's Wes Anderson's world, we're just scheming in it. Focus Features (@FocusFeatures) June 6, 2025 "It's layered. It's full of contradictions, which makes it really yummy for an actor to try to bring to life," Del Toro said. "There is an element of my character wanting a second chance at mending a broken relationship. And I think that in the process in order to achieve that, he has to change and he does change. And I like to think that people can change. Not everyone changes, but I think some people can, and for the better." After previously working with Anderson on the 2021 hit The French Dispatch, Del Toro is used to the filmmaker's dense, quirky language. But, this time around, he has a larger role and a lot more to say. "There were a couple of moments where I went up to Wes and I said: 'Well, maybe we can take this dialogue out.' And, then, I went back to it and it wasn't as good," Del Toro recalled. "I had to go up to him and go like, 'I think you need to put it back because we're passing information that I think you need.' But that's why I couldn't join these people [in the cast] every day for dinner. I had to go up into my room and talk to myself." "You had a lot to say," Anderson agreed. "You took the time to absorb everything." Del Toro said another contribution he made to the project concerned Michael Cera's character Professor Bjorn, the tutor of Zsa-zsa's nine sons, who has a habit of sticking around when sensitive information is being shared. "I remember telling Wes, 'Well, I'm giving a lot of private information to my daughter and there is this stranger sitting right there. I feel uncomfortable as the character, giving all this information in front of a stranger. I'm telling her about my bank accounts and my everything, deals, with secrecy,'" Del Toro said. "Wes said to me, 'Well, we'll polygraph him.' And I went, 'Well, OK.' And, very quickly, he came up with this idea of a lie detector, which is a portable pocket polygraph," he added. "In 1950, it was probably the size of this building, but he made it into the pocket version." Despite the heightened reality, Anderson said this is essentially a father-daughter tale. "His whole business plan is really a mechanism for him to get back together with her," Anderson said of Zsa-zsa and Liesl. "He's acting like he's making her his successor and, really, it's more about what's going to happen between the two of them right now," Anderson added. "The business plan almost becomes like a ritual for him to be reunited with his daughter. ... In that sense, his plan goes great." Anderson first approached Del Toro about starring in this film after they wrapped up The French Dispatch. "I had a sort of the idea of a Euro tycoon, somebody who would've been in a [Michelangelo] Antonioni movie or something, that visual," Anderson said. "I did have this idea that he was probably hurting, that he was going to be in physical distress. Somehow, that was the image of this guy who you sort of can't kill." Over the course of time, however, this fictional man with a plan in a suit started mixing with Anderson's father-in-law Fouad Malouf, who, the filmmaker described as "an engineer and a businessman and he had all these different projects and different places." "He was a kind, warm person, but very intimidating," Anderson said. "He had all his business in these shoe-boxes. He walked [Anderson's wife] through his work at a certain point, because he thought if he is not able to see everything through, she needs to know what he's got. "And her reaction was what you say in the movie," Anderson turned to Threapleton, who immediately chimed in, "This is just crazy." "So, yeah, it was a mixture of those two things," Anderson quipped. "Fouad and whatever the first thing I said was."
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guillermo Del Toro's ‘Frankenstein' Debuts First Teaser At Netflix Tudum
Netflix on Saturday unveiled the first teaser trailer for Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro's long-in-the works adaptation of the 1818 literary classic from Mary Shelley, which is slated for release this November. In the upcoming film, Oscar Isaac stars as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. More from Deadline Lady Gaga Closes Out Netflix's Tudum With Mesmerizing On-Theme 'Wednesday' Performance Featuring Viral Dance Lady Gaga's Cameo In 'Wednesday' Confirmed As Netflix Premieres Season 2 Footage 'Stranger Things': Netflix Reveals Premiere Date For Season 5, Split Into Three Volumes Known for his imaginative creature features, Del Toro has been working on his Frankenstein passion project for over a decade. At Tudum, he called it 'the culmination of a journey that has occupied most of my life,' adding, 'Monsters have become my personal belief system. There are strands of Frankenstein through my films.' Del Toro also touched on the importance of Shelley's work to his career in 2018, while accepting the BAFTA Award for Best Director for The Shape of Water, starring Sally Hawkins. 'The most important figure from English legacy is, incredibly, for me, a teenager by the name of Mary Shelley, and she has remained a figure as important in my life as if she were family,' he said. 'And so many times when I want to give up, when I think about giving up, when people tell me that dreaming of the movies and the stories I dream are impossible, I think of her.' Coming off his third Oscar win for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, another literary adaptation for Netflix, Del Toro's Frankenstein also stars Mia Goth (X), Felix Kammerer (All Quiet on the Western Front), Lars Mikkelsen (The Witcher), David Bradley (Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio), Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) and Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds). Del Toro directed from his own script and produced alongside longtime collaborator J. Miles Dale and Scott Stuber. Netflix debuted the teaser for Frankenstein during Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event, a preview of its upcoming slate streamed live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Other films teased today included Happy Gilmore 2, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and The RIP. Check out Del Toro's latest above. [youtube Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Edinburgh Live
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
First trailer for chilling Frankenstein adaptation filmed in Edinburgh
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A first trailer has been released for Guillermo Del Toro's chilling Frankenstein adaptation, which was filmed here in Edinburgh. The movie, which is hitting Netflix in November, stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein's monster. Cast and crew took over the capital back in September. Mia Goth, who also stars in the film, was spotted with Del Toro on set by locals. Now, a trailer has been released - and it certainly sticks to the creepy vibe of Mary Shelley's classic novel. During filming, actors fully clad in period costumes descended to the Royal Mile. Parts of the Canongate were closed off for filming, with horse-drawn carts and actors sporting top hats spotted making their way through the Old Town. A group of actors were seen standing together in costume with what appeared to be blood-stained aprons - possibly a nod the gruesome story. Local photographer Peter Fraser managed to catch some snaps of the actors while they took their breaks. He told EdinburghLive: "Guillermo Del Toro, The Director was more than happy to pose for a photograph between sets of Frankenstein, on Friday September 13. "I also managed to some photographs of some other character actors and actresses, walking from one set to the next set, in period costume, giving a ghostly feel as they tread on Edinburgh cobbled streets once again. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "Guillermo Del Toro certainly brought the City of Edinburgh's past alive." Del Toro has previously spoken of his interest in Shelley's work. He said: 'The most important figure from English legacy is, incredibly, for me, a teenager by the name of Mary Shelley, and she has remained a figure as important in my life as if she were family. "And so many times when I want to give up, when I think about giving up, when people tell me that dreaming of the movies and the stories I dream are impossible, I think of her."
Dubai Eye
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Team Emirates-XRG makes history at Giro d'Italia
Crossing the finish line in Rome amongst the peloton, Isaac del Toro brought the 2025 Giro d'Italia to a historic close for the UAE Team Emirates-XRG - placing second overall on his debut. The Mexican cyclist becomes the second-youngest podium finisher in race history and the first from his country to ever win the young rider's classification. In fact, Del Toro is the first Mexican to ever wear the Maglia Bianca, adding this to a long list of accomplishments he has achieved over the last three weeks. It has been a stellar race for both the 21-year-old and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates, all of whom took to the podium in Rome to celebrate winning the team classification. The Emirati squad end the first Grand Tour of the season with two memorable stage victories, taken by Juan Ayuso and Del Toro. The first, won by Ayuso on stage 7, saw the Spaniard triumph on the race's first summit finish, with his Mexican teammate crossing the line in second. It was a maiden Grand Tour stage victory for Ayuso, with Del Toro following suit in the third week. Through the next 11 days of racing, Del Toro came of age on the grandest stage, riding with a maturity beyond his years to have Mexico dreaming of its first Grand Tour success. In surpassing Fausto Coppi's record from the 1940 Giro d'Italia, Del Toro became the youngest rider in history to wear the Maglia Rosa for 11 consecutive stages. Ending the race with Del Toro on the podium, Brandon McNulty in 9th, victory in the team classification and a credible 7th place for Filippo Baroncini on stage 21, UAE Team Emirates-XRG can be proud of everything it has achieved between the Grande Partenza in Albania and Sunday's final stage in Rome.
Canada Standard
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Canada Standard
Britain's Yates wins Giro d'Italia after decisive mountain attack, secures first title on sixth attempt
ROME, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Simon Yates of Britain claimed his first overall victory in the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, wrapping up the 108th edition of the three-week race in Rome after seizing the leader's pink jersey with a bold mountain attack in the penultimate stage. The 31-year-old became the third British cyclist to win the Giro, completing the 3,443-kilometer route in 82 hours, 31 minutes and one second - finishing three minutes and 56 seconds ahead of Mexico's Isaac Del Toro. Ecuador's Richard Carapaz placed third, with Canada's Derek Gee and Italy's Damiano Caruso rounding out the top five. Yates entered Saturday's mountainous 20th stage in third overall, trailing Del Toro by one minute and 21 seconds. He launched a decisive move on the second-to-last climb, gaining nearly four minutes on his rival to take control of the general classification. "This is the defining moment of my career," Yates said post-race. "I've had some great results, but nothing compares to this. It's been an amazing three weeks." It marked Yates' second Grand Tour victory, following his 2018 Vuelta a Espana win. That same year, he wore the pink jersey for 13 stages at the Giro before being overtaken by compatriot Chris Froome. Yates, who last raced the Giro in 2021 and finished third, returned this year after a two-year absence, during which Slovenian riders Primoz Roglic and Tadej Pogacar dominated in 2023 and 2024 respectively. With this win, Yates joins Froome and Tao Geoghegan Hart as the only Britons to have captured the Giro title. He also becomes just the second British cyclist to win multiple Grand Tours. Del Toro, 21, claimed the best young rider classification. Denmark's Mads Pedersen secured the points jersey, while Italy's Lorenzo Fortunato was crowned best climber. The race's top eight riders represented eight different teams. The next Grand Tour, the Tour de France, will take place from July 5 to 27.
