I play spiritual guide in 'I, Frankenstein': Mahesh Jadu

Aaron Eckhart starrer Hollywood film 'I, Frankestein' is the latest spin on Mary Shelley's classic horror story where Indian origin actor Mahesh Jadu is playing a key role.
Director Stuart Beattie makes the character of Frankestein, who in Shelley's novel was born out of a freakish experiment by an eccentric doctor, take a leap of almost 200 years. The film is being released in India by PVR this Friday.
Eckhart as Adam Frankestein is in search of existential questions and Jadu, who plays Ophir, a gargoyle, helps him in his journey. Jadu says gargoyles are mythical, fierce looking creatures on cathedral walls but they are there to ward off evil spirits.

"I play the role of a gargoyle. The part is bigger than what I have done before. My character helps the protagonist in its journey. Some parts you can't measure by length. I am like a tour guide for the protagonist. He shows Frankestein around the cathedral. It is an important part," Jadu told PTI in an interview over phone from Melbourne.
The actor, whose parents moved to Australia from Mauritius, is a fan of Shelley's novel. Jadu says the new film is almost like a sequel to the 1818 story.
"I don't think it is an horror film, it is rather a beautiful tragedy. The movie takes the story further. The story takes place in the modern age. Adam is back and is trying to find who he is. He kind of uses his confusion to fuel his journey and eventually he returns to church to find his soul," Jadu explains.

Jadu, who is currently busy writing his debut novel and plans to take up direction someday, gained popularity with Australian series 'Neighbours' and made his feature debut with 'Taj' in 2011.