Netflix has gathered a star-studded line-up for its latest original romantic comedy, Voicemails for Isabelle, which is set to become essential viewing for rom-com enthusiasts.
The streaming platform has been delivering exceptional content this year, with numerous exclusive titles becoming major successes, from Jennifer Lopez's Office Romance to the acclaimed Emily Henry adaptation People We Meet on Vacation.
This weekend sees another celebrity-packed production join the catalogue, as Voicemails for Isabelle chronicles two strangers who encounter one another and develop feelings in the most unlikely of situations.
Following the sudden death of a chef's cherished sister, she manages her overwhelming grief by continuing to record voicemails for her. Unknown to her, the number has been allocated to an affable estate agent, who starts developing feelings for the intriguing and captivating voice on his device.
Meet the Cast of Voicemails for Isabelle
Zoey Deutch as Jill
Jill is an up-and-coming culinary talent currently employed at Flâner, an upmarket patisserie in San Francisco. The character is portrayed by Zoey Deutch, who has considerable experience in romantic comedies. Deutch has featured in independent productions such as Everybody Wants Some!! and Flower before achieving wider recognition through Zombieland: Double Tap and Set It Up, alongside Hollywood star Glen Powell. Additional notable credits include Juror #2, Something From Tiffany's, Anniversary, and a voice role in the forthcoming Minions and Monsters.
Nick Robinson as Wes
Wes works as a thriving property agent in Austin, Texas, which coincidentally is Jill's birthplace - a city she departed to chase her baking ambitions. Robinson should ring a bell for romantic comedy enthusiasts, having featured in the 2018 success Love, Simon. His breakthrough performances include The Kings of Summer and Jurassic World, while he's subsequently appeared in numerous high-profile Netflix projects, including the Millie Bobby Brown-fronted action feature Damsel. His television work includes Netflix series Maid and The Abandons, alongside guest spots in Hulu's Love, Simon sequel series, Love, Victor.
Nick Offerman as Chef Bastien
Comedy legend Nick Offerman portrays Jill's domineering superior Chef Bastien. He's perhaps most recognised for his iconic turn as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation. Since then, he's secured an impressive array of both serious and humorous parts, spanning 21 Jump Street, The Lego Movie and The Great North through to political thriller Civil War and Apple TV drama Margo's Got Money Troubles. Offerman previously collaborated with Voicemails for Isabelle co-star Nick Robinson on The Kings of Summer.
Lukas Gage as Arthur
Arthur is Jill's self-assured yet complex workmate at Flâner and is portrayed by emerging talent Lukas Gage. Following breakthrough performances in American Vandal, Euphoria and The White Lotus, Gage has established himself as a recognisable presence in prominent TV dramas and films, including Netflix's successful thriller You, horror productions Smile 2 and Companion, and Netflix's People We Meet on Vacation.
Harry Shum Jr. as Andy
Andy is Wes's lifelong best friend and they're so tight they refer to each other as 'cousins'. He's portrayed by actor and dancer Harry Shum Jr., who began his career on popular series Glee and Shadowhunters. He has subsequently secured a principal role in the recent seasons of Grey's Anatomy, acclaimed comedy-action picture Everything Everywhere All at Once, and voice parts in Kung Fu Panda 4 and Blue Eye Samurai.
Ciara Bravo as Isabelle
Actress Ciara Bravo portrays the eponymous Isabelle, who heartbreakingly develops cancer at a young age and dies but whose bond with sister Jill is examined throughout the picture. Bravo is a former Nickelodeon performer recognised for the popular series Big Time Rush as well as their TV films Jinxed and Swindle. She has also featured in Cherry with Tom Holland, Swiped with Lily James and You're Dating a Narcissist! with Marisa Tomei.
Voicemails for Isabelle also includes the following in supporting roles: Spencer Lord (The Last of Us) as Scott, Gil Bellows (American Gods) as Jill and Isabelle's Dad, Tanis Dolman (Fire Country) as Jill and Isabelle's Mom, and Leah McKendrick (I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Breeda. Enthusiasts paying careful attention to the credits will spot that actress McKendrick also penned and helmed the film. She made her directorial debut with the comedy-drama Scrambled.
Voicemails for Isabelle is available to stream on Netflix.
