Netflix’s latest rom-com movie, Voicemails for Isabelle, was released on June 19. Starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson in the lead roles, it revolves around a wrong phone number that starts a love story between the two main leads. The movie has its own emotional moments, with the death of Isabelle and Jill getting criticized at work despite working hard and wanting to live her life to the fullest.
However, for those worried about the ending, the movie does wrap up on a happy note. Jill and Wes decide to be together after she finds out that Isabelle’s old number had been reassigned to Wes all along.
The movie has received 7.8 stars on IMDb and 81% on Tomatometer, thanks to its storyline and the cast’s performances. Let’s have a look at Voicemails for Isabelle cast and who left the biggest impression.
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Who stands out in the Voicemails for Isabelle cast?
Let’s have a look at the Voicemails for Isabelle cast ranked from who steals the show the most to the rest.
1) Zoey Deutch as Jill
Famous for Something from Tiffany’s, The Outfit, and Not Okay, Zoey Deutch is a winner of the Denver Film Festival and the Astra Film Festival. She appears in the role of Jill, the elder sister of Isabelle. Deutch gives a strong performance in the movie, bringing the emotional moments and funny moments to life.
While she is seen as emotional at times, especially after the death of her sister, she is also very bold and brave and stands up against the chef at the workspace. Her character in the movie is extremely cheerful and doesn’t have a filter in her mouth, making it entertaining to watch.
2) Nick Robinson as Wes
The Teen Choice Awards winner, Nick Robinson, is known for Damsel and Jurassic World. He plays the character of Wes. At first, he comes across as a carefree person who isn’t looking for anything serious. However, after meeting Jill, he slowly falls for her and becomes invested in the relationship.
His character is easily likable as he supports Jill in her career and in life. However, he also makes a poor choice at one point by not telling Jill that he has Isabelle’s number, which eventually leads to serious consequences.
3) Nick Offerman as Chef Bastien
The Primetime Emmy winner, Nick Offerman, plays the character of Chef Bastien. His famous projects include The Last of Us, Parks and Recreation, and Devs. While many viewers might not be fond of his character, who continuously criticizes Jill for no reason, he definitely deserves praise for his acting. His character is seen as grumpy as he tends to favor Arthur over Zella and Jill, even though Arthur doesn’t seem like the best choice.
Even after being confronted by Jill, he was more concerned about how she pronounces his name, showing that he doesn’t take her opinions seriously. Overall, he is an interesting character to watch.
4) Ciara Bravo as Isabelle
Ciara Bravo, famous for Cherry, Swiped, and Due West, appears in the role of Isabelle, the younger sister of Jill. While her screen time is limited in the movie, she still leaves a great impression through her realistic performance.
Isabelle’s arc, which includes her struggle with cystic fibrosis, adds weight to the story and plays an important role in Jill’s journey. She is also the reason behind Jill’s and Wes’s interaction.
5) Leah McKendrick as Breeda
The director and writer of Voicemails for Isabelle, Leah McKendrick, plays the character of Breeda in the movie. She is known for Scrambled, Busboys, and The Final List. Breeda is Andy’s sensible girlfriend who advises Wes to tell Jill the truth about Isabelle’s number.
Even after Jill decides to leave Wes, she stays connected to her and tells Wes about Jill losing the voicemails, which plays an important part later on.
6) Harry Shum Jr. as Andy
The People’s Choice Award winner Harry Shum Jr. is known for his roles in Crazy Rich Asians, Do No Harm, and Grey’s Anatomy. In Voicemails for Isabelle, he plays the character of Andy, Wes’s friend and Breeda’s boyfriend.
Just like Breeda, he is logical in life and doesn’t shy away from giving practical advice to Wes. He marries Breeda in the end, bringing a satisfying close to their storyline.
Voicemails for Isabelle is streaming on Netflix.
For the complete recap of the movie, read this: This Voicemails for Isabelle recap breaks down how a wrong number turned into a love story
Edited by Vatsala Chauhan