Exploring that tight mother-daughter relationship was part of what drew Carson to the role.

“He felt it really mirrored Alex and Elizabeth’s relationship.”

She adds, “I connected to Alex pretty instantly.

Sofia Carson as Alex in The Life List.

Sofia Carson in ‘The Life List’.Nicole Rivelli/Netflix

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Brooks says his leading lady “dove into the role fearlessly.”

“The book was brought to me by a producer over 10 years ago,” Brooks explains.

Connie Britton as Elizabeth in The Life List.

Connie Britton in ‘The Life List’.Nicole Rivelli/Netflix

These are challenging moments, especially for people of Alex’s age.

More than anything, I hope you watch this film and feel awakened to life again.”

Watch the trailer forThe Life List, out March 28 on Netflix, above.

Sofia Carson as Alex in The Life List.

Sofia Carson in ‘The Life List’.Nicole Rivelli/Netflix

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Sofia Carson as Alex and Adam Brooks on the set of The Life List.

Sofia Carson and director Adam Brooks on set of ‘The Life List’.Nicole Rivelli/Netflix

Sofia Carson as Alex and Kyle Allen as Brad in The Life List.

Sofia Carson and Kyle Allen in ‘The Life List’.Nicole Rivelli/Netflix

Sofia Carson as Alex and Sebastian de Souza as Garrett in The Life List.

Sofia Carson and Sebastian de Souza in ‘The Life List’.Nicole Rivelli/Netflix

Marianne Rendón as Zoe, Sebastian De Souza as Garrett, Sofia Carson as Alex, Dario Ladani Sanchez as Lucas, Shannon Barnes as Nell and Chelsea Frei as Megan in The Life List.

Marianne Rendón, Sebastian De Souza, Sofia Carson, Dario Ladani Sanchez, Shannon Barnes, and Chelsea Frei in ‘The Life List’.Nicole Rivelli/Netflix