In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein asks Dr. Euphronius to help him create a companion. They bring a murdered woman back to life as his bride, sparking love, police interest, and radical social change. In January 2024, while hosting the Governors’ Awards (the honorary/lifetime achievement awards given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which awards the Oscars), comedian John Mulaney jokingly told a story about being asked to record an audition for a small role in the film: «Ladies and gentlemen, you’re looking at me and thinking, ‘Oh, great. Here’s another fucking comedian to make fun of us during our sacred rituals.'» Well, as you know, I’m not in much demand in the film world, and I wanted to share with you an actual email I received from my agents on December 7, [2023], so you have an idea of who you’re dealing with, ‘John, looking forward to our conversation, please find the untitled project written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Gyllenhaal.’ Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Osnat Handelsman [-Keren] and Talia Kleinhendler are attached to produce for Warner Bros. Use the attached sidebar to record yourself for the role of the young cop. I’m not being offered the role of the young cop. They’re giving me a chance to throw my hat in the ring. Yes, I did videotape myself, and, no, I didn’t succeed, but… stop focusing on the failures, okay? No more failures. There are only winners tonight.