What was Lili Reinhart's experience like working on 'Hal & Harper'?

Lili Reinhart says her role in the indie series 'Hal & Harper' was a departure from her work on 'Riverdale', allowing her to play a "flawed woman" and embrace the discomfort of acting as a child version of her character.

How did Lili Reinhart develop a connection with her 'Hal & Harper' co-star Cooper Raiff?

Reinhart says she and Raiff, who created and directed the series, naturally developed a "sibling energy" during the year-long preparation for the show, and she considers him a "spiritual brother".

What challenges did Lili Reinhart face in 'Hal & Harper'?

One of the biggest challenges for Reinhart was playing the younger version of her character Harper in flashback scenes set in elementary school, which she says helped her capture the "emotionally stunted" nature of the character.

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Lili Reinhart Embraces Discomfort in Indie Series 'Hal & Harper'

10 Nov

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Lili Reinhart plays a flawed, emotional woman in indie series 'Hal & Harper'
Reinhart developed a sibling dynamic with co-star Cooper Raiff
Reinhart had to embrace discomfort of playing a child version of her character

Lili Reinhart Embraces Discomfort in Indie Series 'Hal & Harper'

In November 2025, actress Lili Reinhart opened up about her experience developing a sibling dynamic with co-star Cooper Raiff and embracing the discomfort of playing a child version of her character in the indie series 'Hal & Harper'.

Reinhart, who had just wrapped up her seven-season run on the teen drama 'Riverdale', was searching for her next project when she received the script for 'Hal & Harper'. She was drawn to the "tone" of the series, which she describes as "exactly the type" she was hoping to pursue after 'Riverdale'. Reinhart was excited by the opportunity to play a "flawed woman" - a departure from the more one-dimensional roles she was often offered.

During the year-long preparation for the series, Reinhart worked closely with Raiff, who created, wrote and directed the eight-episode show. The two developed a strong "sibling energy" that Reinhart says she cherishes, even calling Raiff her "spiritual brother". This rapport helped Reinhart fully immerse herself in the complex relationship between the codependent siblings at the heart of the story.