The actress made history as the first out trans person to receive an acting Oscar nomination, though she courted scandal for past problematic social media posts.Key PointsKarla Sofía Gascón will play a character akin to 'God and the devil' in new Vincent Gallo film.

"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón has set her first project after controversy erupted in January over her past offensive tweets. The Oscar nominee revealed that she will lead “The Life Lift,” a psychological thriller co-starring Vincent Gallo and directed by Italian first-timer Stefania Rossella Grassi.

Emilia Pérez Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón has landed her first major role since her controversies. On Thursday, April 17, Variety reported that Gascón, 53, will costar with Vincent Gallo in a movie titled The Life Lift. Her role will see her portray a psychiatrist who “embodies both God and the devil," per to the outlet.