Video Interview: 'Voicemails For Isabelle' Writer/Director Leah McKendrick
Summary
"Voicemails for Isabelle" is a new romantic comedy film on Netflix about a woman named Jill who copes with her sister Isabelle’s death from cystic fibrosis by leaving voicemails on her old phone. The phone number is now used by Wes, who hears the messages and decides to meet Jill. The film was written and directed by Leah McKendrick, who also worked on another film called "Scrambled."Key Facts
- The film stars Zoey Deutch as Jill, an aspiring baker, and Nick Robinson as Wes.
- Jill’s younger sister Isabelle, played by Ciara Bravo, died from cystic fibrosis.
- Jill leaves voicemails on Isabelle’s phone after her death to cope with her loss.
- The phone number is inherited by Wes, who listens to the messages and seeks Jill out.
- Leah McKendrick wrote and directed the film; she also wrote, directed, and starred in "Scrambled."
- Leah McKendrick says the story is partly inspired by her own relationship with her sister.
- The film mixes comedy and drama by balancing the sad topic of loss with romantic comedy elements.
- The story was originally different and changed over time, including its setting and some plot details.
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