Aaron Eckhart Promises He'll Be 'Grotesque Beyond Belief' in 'I, Frankenstein' [Moviefone Exclusive]

Aaron Eckhart notifies Moviefone he can't wait to use the skin of just one of cinema's most well-known misunderstood monsters, within the next film, 'I, Frankenstein.' Just don't expect the legendary nuts-and-bolts version within the Boris Karloff films, a peek that was copyrighted by Universal. What is going to Eckhart's Frankenstein appear like? "I really have no idea,Inch according to him. "I merely signed on without seeing it. I am unsure just what the make-up's apt to be.In . One factor he's clear on: "He's a grotesque beyond belief being." Speaking Wednesday within the 'Rum Diary' junket (return later for interviews with Eckhart and co-star Amber Heard) Eckhart mentioned he was dismissive in the idea. "I'm speaking about, I don't just jump off and do Frankenstein movies, however take a look at every part i figured, 'I enjoy this movie. It's a new undertake Frakenstein.'" Even though he saved pronouncing it "Fronk-en-shteen" as Gene Wilder did in 'Young Frankenstein,' Eckhart promises this won't be considered a lighthearted romp. The actor states it'll draw inspiration within the original novel by Mary Shelley, despite the fact that it won't be considered a straight adaptation like the 1994 film starring Robert P Niro. "The main one factor relating to this is, there's no mention of the [the monster's look] in Mary Shelley. That is all made-up-stuff [by Hollywood.] You're going to Mary Shelley's book and he's an incredibly soulful and informative, tender-souled guy which i really hope to obtain additional of the inside. Yes, he's grotesque beyond description, but he's a man who's been abandoned by his creator. Therefore I hope to obtain additional of the within it.In . He then added, getting a grin, "But how it is, is I'm apt to be kicking ass. It's likely to be great." 'I, Frankenstein' starts filming in February with director Stuart Beattie ('30 Occasions of Night') within the helm for just about any 2013 release. [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED