The first look for Christian Bale’s new Frankenstein role in The Bride is unveiled and it has created a huge buzz. Bale is known for going to the extent of extremity for his roles but his new look has propelled fans to remember Jared Leto’s DC role as Joker.
The Bride First Look Unveiled
Jessie Buckley’s first look in The Bride. Image Credit: mgyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal has proved that she is also very capable behind the camera directing a movie after her marvelous debut as a director of Netflix’s The Lost Daughter starring Olivia Colman in the lead. After her creation of the 2021 masterpiece, the actor-turned-director is set to helm one rather ambitious project The Bride.
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Gyllenhaal recently revealed the first look of the upcoming movie and it has every reason to be excited about the project. The first look photos revealed a film slate from the camera test of the film alongside two images of its central cast. Jessie Buckley is almost unrecognizable in the image with sort of a black ink on her cheek complementing the black lipstick. The ever-radiant short blond hair added a nice contrast to her look.
Finally, Christian Bale appeared as the Frankenstein’s monster. In the black-and-white image, the actor flashes the scars and stitches of the character with a tattoo on his chest. Sure, the actor looks different but a mixed reaction erupted from fans.
Christian Bale’s New Look Sparked Mixed Reaction From Fans
Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s monster in The Bride. Image Credit: mgyllenhaal
The new look of Bale as Frankenstein’s monster for his The Dark Knight co-star’s film was almost good until fans spotted the tattoo on his chest. While it has confused many fans, several recounted recalling Jared Leto’s Joker look in DC. The tattoos of the actor in his DC movies were not satisfactory for the fans and the character was also criticized.
Now fans found astounding similarities between the two characters and they are not so happy about it.
Is that a Leto Joker esque “HOPE” tattoo on his chest? 😭
— RJ (@ResonantJustice) April 4, 2024
lope? pic.twitter.com/pyp4SoxHDs
— 𝕿𝖆𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖓 𝖔𝖋 𝕿𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖔𝖗𝖘 (@tavernofterrors) April 4, 2024
Cope? pic.twitter.com/zxQvy7ppbo
— ☣Less Than Zero☣ (@_LessThanZer0_) April 4, 2024
They Jared Letoified him.
— Clawtrocity (@ClawWasTaken) April 4, 2024
Another one?? pic.twitter.com/dttfZ5dVQd
— Abraham B. (@_bram_bram_) April 4, 2024
Can’t help but see this pic.twitter.com/UZoH1dpNet
— TPT (@timpt84) April 4, 2024
Regardless, Gyllenhaal’s take on the movie on the classic monster is more than promising considering her immaculate attention to detail in her directorial debut. Also, the cast of the movie has elevated the excitement for the movie. Alongside her DC co-stars, Bale and Buckley who reunite with the director after The Lost Daughter, the upcoming movie also stars Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, and Peter Sarsgaard.
The Bride is scheduled for 3 October 2025 release.
