Zelda Williams, the esteemed daughter of the late comedic legend Robin Williams, is poised to make her directorial debut with a captivating "zomb-com" that promises to thrill and amuse audiences alike. In June 2022, Deadline broke the news that Williams' upcoming film, titled "Lisa Frankenstein," would boast a star-studded cast led by "Riverdale's" charming Cole Sprouse and the talented Kathryn Newton, renowned for her captivating performance in "Big Little Lies."
The film marks a reunion for writer Diablo Cody and producer Mason Novick, who have previously delighted audiences with their collaborations on "Jennifer's Body" and "Juno." On October 26, Focus Features unveiled the trailer for "Lisa Frankenstein," offering fans an electrifying glimpse into the story of Lisa's efforts to reanimate Sprouse's zombie character and the hilarious, yet murderous, consequences that ensue.
Clocking in at just under two minutes, the trailer showcases Cody's signature dark humor from start to finish, promising a hilarious and heart-pounding ride. In June 2022, Williams expressed her gratitude on Twitter for being able to bring to the big screen what she described as "the most bonkers, wonderful zombie script I've ever read." She added, "I had three films fall apart before this, because movies often do. It was discouraging, to say the least. But the fact that this one survived and THRIVED to be my first? A freaking gift."
Ahead, delve into all the exciting details about the upcoming "Lisa Frankenstein" movie, a zombie comedy that is sure to leave you laughing, screaming, and eagerly anticipating its release.
In a press release exclusively acquired by POPSUGAR from Focus Features, the official synopsis for the upcoming film "Lisa Frankenstein" teases a captivating "coming of RAGE love story" that revolves around a misunderstood teenage heroine and her high school sweetheart, an irresistibly handsome – albeit deceased – young man. When a series of whimsically macabre events unexpectedly resurrect him from the dead, the pair embark on a murderous quest to find love, happiness… and, incidentally, a handful of missing bodily appendages along the way.
Starring the talents of Sprouse and Newton, "Lisa Frankenstein" also boasts an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, and Carla Gugino. This unique and thrilling tale of love, life, and the undead is set to hit cinemas across the country on February 9, 2024, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave audiences laughing, crying, and thoroughly entertained.
