Lili Reinhart is entering a new chapter in her career as she promotes her upcoming romantic comedy The Love Hypothesis.
The actress became a household name after landing the role of Betty Cooper on Riverdale, which ran from 2017 to 2023.Daredevil: Born Again Ends With Season 3
However, after spending years on the popular series, Reinhart felt ready to challenge herself with different projects.
Lili Reinhart Wanted to Grow After Riverdale
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Reinhart explained that she turned toward independent film and television after Riverdale.
“I was sort of doing independent film and television for a minute after Riverdale,” she said.
The actress explained that spending so many years on a highly commercial project naturally made her want to explore different sides of her craft.
She said she wanted to “stretch and grow as an actor” and take on opportunities that allowed her to develop creatively.
Lili Reinhart Takes on The Love Hypothesis
Reinhart is now stepping into a new genre with The Love Hypothesis.
The upcoming romantic comedy is based on Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling 2021 novel and features Reinhart in the lead role.
The project gives the actress an opportunity to return to a major commercial production while bringing her experience from years of television and independent projects.
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Reinhart also discussed what makes The Love Hypothesis particularly exciting for her.
The actress acknowledged that the film already has a strong audience because of the popularity of Hazelwood’s novel.
“There’s something really special about doing something that has a really strong fan base,” Reinhart said, explaining that audiences already care about the story and its characters.
That existing connection could give the film a different kind of momentum as it reaches the big screen.
When Does The Love Hypothesis Release?
The Love Hypothesis marks another major step in Reinhart’s post-Riverdale career.
After playing Betty Cooper for six seasons, the actress has continued to explore different roles while expanding her work beyond the series that made her famous.
The romantic comedy is scheduled to release on September 23, 2026.