Actress Liza Soberano makes her Hollywood debut in the horror-comedy film Lisa Frankenstein from Focus Features and Universal Pictures International.
From the inventive twisted minds of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody and first-time feature director Zelda Williams comes the fiendishly clever genre-bending romp, Lisa Frankenstein. An addictively sardonic spin on Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic, the new film time travels to 1989 suburbia where high school senior Lisa Swallows spends her free time at the abandoned Bachelor’s Grove cemetery at the grave of a young man who died decades earlier – an unconventional pastime that promises to change the course of her life.
Starring Kathryn Newton whose previous works include Big Little Lies and Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania, along with Cole Sprouse, who is best known for his starring roles on The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody and CW’s Riverdale, the two are paired for the very first time as the movie’s leads.
Lisa Frankenstein centers around Lisa Swallows (Newton), who accidentally reanimates a handsome corpse from the Victorian era, played by Sprouse, during a lightning storm. The narrative unfolds as the pair embark on a darkly humorous journey seeking love, happiness, and a few missing body parts. This a unique coming-of-age love story that is set against the backdrop of the 1980s while blending the elements of comedy, romance, and fantasy. Here, Soberano plays Taffy – the stepsister of Lisa.
“I met Zelda on a trip to LA, and she brought up this project. I was instantly hooked,” Soberano recalls. “It’s amazing because I met her the same day the studio greenlit the project. When she found out it was a go, ‘They’ve got their main leads lined up. They were looking to fill other roles. How about auditioning for one?’ I was like, ‘Sure, let me check out the script. If it’s something that interests me, I’m in.’ And when I saw Diablo Cody was on board, I just had to audition for it.”
Soberano is thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity. She’s excited about the ‘80s setting, including the hairstyles and makeup, which is new for her.
“This movie combines horror, comedy, and romance, which is exactly the kind of project I’ve been wanting to work on. I was seeking a role that would challenge me, and although it’s a big risk for my career, I find that aspect exciting,” she exclaims.
Soberano’s fans should expect to see a different side to her in this role. With an amazing cast, innovative script, and unique vision of Williams, Lisa Frankenstein promises to offer a fresh take on the classic Frankenstein narrative.
The film also features notable actors like Joe Chrest (Stranger Things), Henry Eikenberry (The Crowded Room), and Carla Gugino (San Andreas).
Lisa Frankenstein is now available in theaters nationwide.