Maggie Gyllenhaal Discusses the Importance of Consent in “The Bride”
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s reimagining of the iconic Frankenstein bride character in the upcoming horror/sci-fi film The Bride! emphasizes the issue of consent as a central theme.
In a recent statement, Gyllenhaal shared her perspective on the film’s narrative, saying, “I understand Frankenstein’s ask. This very lonely, vulnerable man who is literally at a life-and-death degree of loneliness, saying ‘Please help me find someone to be with.’ But, what about her? That’s what this movie takes on.”
She further elaborated, reiterating the importance of her character’s voice: “I mean, what about her? And that’s what this movie takes on.”
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Starring Jessie Buckley in the titular role, the Gothic romance, penned and directed by Gyllenhaal, unfolds in 1930s Chicago. The story centers on a Monster, played by Christian Bale, brought back to life by a groundbreaking scientist portrayed by Annette Bening, who creates a companion from a murdered woman. The cast also includes Peter Sarsgaard and Jake Gyllenhaal.
The Bride! is set to premiere in theaters on March 6 and takes inspiration from the 1935 sequel Bride of Frankenstein, which loosely adapts a subplot from Mary Shelley’s original 1818 novel. In Shelley’s work, Victor Frankenstein is implored by his creation to craft a companion, but he ultimately destroys the potential life out of fear of creating more monsters.
