Liza Koshy continues Hollywood streak with role in new Gina Rodriguez romcom ‘Players’

Liza Koshy is continuing her transition from internet standout to Hollywood actor. Her latest film role comes in Players, a romantic comedy that is now available to stream on Netflix.

Players stars Gina Rodriguez as a sportswriter who enjoys setting up hookups for her friends, including a co-worker portrayed by Koshy. Hijinks ensue when Mack falls for one of her “targets” and must decide how to pursue him. Beyond Rodriguez and Koshy, the film’s cast also includes Damon Wayans Jr. and Tom Ellis.

Koshy revealed her role in Players in June 2021, nearly three years before the film’s eventual release date. At the time, Koshy’s strong following on platforms like YouTube (where she currently has nearly 17 million subscribers) made her a popular choice for brand collabs and hosting gigs at events like the Met Gala and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

Since then, Koshy has offered intermittent updates on YouTube, but acting has been her primary pursuit. Her roles — including an appearance in the short story adaptation Cat Person

and a cameo in the recent Paramount+ Good Burger sequel — have helped her build a profile in Hollywood.

Despite Koshy’s growing filmography, her big-screen career has been a grind. “It has felt hard and effortful,” she told Elite Daily. “You put your nose to the pavement for years before anybody sees you come up for a breath of air.” To stay on top of her game in the exhausting world of Hollywood, Koshy has focused on fitness and mindfulness while eating a nutritious diet.

Koshy’s roles have often brought her to Netflix. That’s where Work It, which featured Koshy as the protagonist’s best friend, premiered in 2020. Koshy also rubbed shoulders with A-listers while filming A Family Affair, a Netflix rom-com led by Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron. That project is due out later this year.