Guillermo del Toro in search of location for new production

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro known for Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and most recently Pinocchio, has been snapped in Edinburgh scouting for locations for a new production.

The Mexican filmmaker shared a selfie from outside restaurant The Ivy on the Square with the Scott Monument pictured in the background, according to Sky News.

He tweeted: “Scouting for locations… Day four.”

Del Toro posted a second picture on Wednesday alongside Guy Davis, a frequent collaborator and artist.

Del Toro has bagged three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards and an Emmy Award throughout his career.

His next film is set to be a live action adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic horror novel Frankenstein.

According to Hollywood news site Deadline, Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth are in early talks to star in the Netflix production.

 

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