Lili Reinhart, best known for her role as Betty Cooper in Riverdale, is stepping into darker territory with her latest project. The actress stars in the psychological thriller 'Plus/Minus' (also known as 'Plus/Minus'), now streaming on Netflix, where she portrays a young woman navigating love, grief and eerie coincidences.
A Story of Parallel Lives
The film follows Natalie (Reinhart), whose life fractures in two directions after a pivotal night in college. One path leads to marriage and stability, while the other spirals into loneliness and regret. As the timelines blur, Natalie is forced to confront haunting 'what ifs' – a theme Reinhart found deeply compelling.
Reinhart's Most Challenging Role Yet
"This character broke me in ways I didn't expect," Reinhart revealed about the emotionally demanding shoot. "Playing two versions of the same person – one thriving, one barely surviving – required a psychological depth I've never explored before."
The 27-year-old actress, who also served as executive producer, described the project as "Eternal Sunshine meets Sliding Doors with a modern, feminist edge." Critics are already praising her raw, nuanced performance as career-best work.
Behind the Scenes
Directed by Wanuri Kahiu (Rafiki), the film was shot during Reinhart's Riverdale hiatus. The actress admitted the tight schedule was grueling: "I'd go from playing bubbly Betty to emotionally wrecked Natalie within hours. My co-stars thought I'd lost my mind."
Reinhart's real-life experiences with anxiety and depression helped shape her portrayal. "Mental health isn't linear," she noted. "This film shows how fragile our happiness can be – how one decision can rewrite everything."
Streaming Success
Since its Netflix debut, 'Plus/Minus' has trended globally, sparking fan theories about its ambiguous ending. Social media is buzzing with #WhichNatalie discussions, as viewers debate which timeline was 'real'.
For those seeking a thought-provoking watch that lingers long after the credits, Reinhart's latest is proving to be one of 2024's most talked-about streaming originals.
