Soberano (left) with lead stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse through the social gathering after the movie’s premiere screening in Hollywood —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

One can in all probability name it a serendipitous occasion when actress Liza Soberano met “Lisa Frankenstein” director Zelda Williams on the precise day that the undertaking was greenlit.

The Filipino-American director ultimately requested Liza if she might audition for one of many roles.

“I met Zelda on a visit to Los Angeles, and he or she introduced up this undertaking. I used to be immediately hooked,” Liza stated in an announcement despatched to Inquirer Leisure. “When she came upon it was a go, she stated, ‘They’ve received their major leads lined up. They had been trying to fill different roles. How about auditioning for one?’ I used to be like, ‘Certain, let me try the script. If it’s one thing that pursuits me, I’m in.’ Once I noticed Diablo Cody was on board, I simply needed to audition for it.”

Soberano (proper) with Carla Gugino

Darkly humorous journey

Diablo, who received an Academy award for her work in “Juno,” is the author of “Lisa Frankenstein.” It facilities round Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton), who by chance reanimates a good-looking corpse from the Victorian period, performed by Cole Sprouse, throughout a lightning storm. The story unfolds because the pair embarks on a darkly humorous journey looking for love, happiness and some lacking physique elements.

Quick-forward to at present, Liza is now selling the movie in the US, the place it’ll begin screening on Feb. 9. She bagged the position of Taffy, Lisa’s stepsister.

“It’s set within the ’80s, so the entire look—the hair, make-up—is completely ’80s, which is new for me,” Liza stated. “It’s the type of film I’ve at all times needed to do. It has horror, comedy and romance. I used to be in search of a job that might actually push me. Certain, it’s an enormous danger for my profession, however that’s what’s thrilling about it. I do know I’ve realized loads regardless of the way it seems. That’s what counts.”

Soberano’s boyfriend, actor Enrique Gil, on the particular advance screening at SM Aura

A particular superior screening was held at SM Aura in Taguig. Liza’s longtime boyfriend Enrique Gil was the principle visitor, together with James Reid—who manages Liza’s profession underneath Careless—and his girlfriend Issa Pressman.

“Hopey (Liza’s nickname) was so wonderful! She stated the film was humorous, however I didn’t anticipate it to be this humorous,” Enrique advised reporters after the screening, which was organized by the digital funds firm Maya.

“Lisa Frankenstein,” produced by Focus Options additionally stars Joe Chrest (“Stranger Issues”), Henry Eikenberry (“The Crowded Room”) and Carla Gugino (“San Andreas”). It has been screening in cinemas nationwide since Feb. 7.

Liza Soberano