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Lili Reinhart Talks Career Choices, Saying No to Projects & What She Wants to Make Next
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- Dec 22, 2025
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Summary
Since wrapping her 137-episode run on Riverdale about two years ago, Lili Reinhart ’s been determined to craft a filmography with intention. As she noted during our Collider Ladies Night conversation, she’s always been picky about the work she takes on, but in this next stage of her career, her time on Riverdale is giving her the opportunity to say no and only do films and shows “that make sense or speak to me in certain ways,” and she’s going to take it. Thus far, that mentality is working in Reinhart’s favor big time. This year she celebrated the release of American Sweatshop , a wildly intense and deeply chilling tale of a social media moderator responsible for ridding the internet of the most offensive content, and the toll that job takes on her. That movie, which features a exceptional lead performance from Reinhart is available to buy or rent on digital platforms. Next year the one to keep an eye on is Forbidden Fruits , in which Reinhart plays Apple, the leader of a coven called The Fruits that operates out of a Free People-like store in the mall. With an ensemble that includes Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti , Alexandra Shipp , and Lola Tung , there’s no doubt Forbidden Fruits will make waves when it hits theaters in 2026. But, a very special something you don’t have to wait for? Hal & Harper , a limited series that’s quietly one of the best new shows of 2026. From the mind of Cha Cha Real Smooth writer, director, and star, Cooper Raiff , Hal & Harper stars Reinhart opposite Raiff as the title brother and sister. Throughout eight episodes, the show explores Hal and Harper’s codependent relationship, digging into the benefits of havi…