I, FRANKENSTEIN - Full Comic-Con Panel

I, Frankenstein is a film I wasn't looking forward to, but after seeing the footage they presented during Comic-Con, I'm excited for at least the action sequences. Writer-director Stuart Beattie, who has written ridiculously over-the-top action-centric films such as the G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and the first three Pirates films, stated during the panel that this film will have "no shoot outs, no fist fights, no car chases." From the footage shown, there are definitely some interesting and innovative sequences that I look forward to seeing in their entirety.

Beattie was joined by the creator of the graphic novel Kevin Grevioux (Underworld) and stars Aaron Eckhart and Yvonne Strahovski. Beattie discussed the mythology behind the character and how it connects to Mary Shelley's book. Grevioux went through the process of how he came up with the story and made it into a graphic novel. Eckhart talked about his intensive training for the film, what sets his portrayal of Frankenstein apart from other Frankenstein monsters of the past, and showed that he's still in shape. Strahovski fielded questions about her character and how she compares to characters she has played in the past.

I, Frankenstein hits theaters Jan 24, 2014.

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