This will be part of The Dark Universe, an expanded universe that will include remakes of monster movies. This will be the third film in the universe, following The Mummy (2017). Other films in development include Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Van Helsing.
Bill Condon, the director of this film, directed the biopic Gods and Monsters (1998) about James Whale, the director of the original Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
David Koepp said this is his favorite script.
Angelina Jolie was courted to star in the film. Bill Condon is interested in seeing Gal Gadot play the titular character.
Rumored to be a reboot to Frankenstein