The streaming platform Netflix has become the ruler of the small screen through the years, and while they may have started off as a great platform for movies, their bread and butter in recent years has come from their original shows. They are willing to push the envelope more so than regular network television, and thanks to this, we have gotten amazing shows like Orange is the New Black.

You was a huge hit for Netflix upon its debut, and Elizabeth Lail was a lead character in season one of the show. Before landing the Netflix gig, however, this talented performer once starred as a beloved Disney character.

Let’s take a look and see which character Elizabeth Lail starred as.

Elizabeth Lail Played Anna In Once Upon A Time

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Back before Elizabeth Lail was able to score a lead role on the hit Netflix series, You, she was still trying to find a role that could give her some serious mainstream exposure. Lucky for her, she had everything that Disney was looking for when they were casting someone to play the live-action version of Anna in Once Upon a Time back in 2014.

Prior to landing the role of Anna, Elizabeth Lail was not much in the way of a known commodity in the business. She had gotten some experience in smaller projects, but nothing that could really set her apart. Once she was able to score the role of Anna back in 2014, things changed for the performer.

One of the things that was so great abut Once Upon a Time was that it was able to weave together a number of classic stories and characters into one amazing series, and the success of Frozen for Disney made the inclusion of its characters an easy decision. Sure, Anna isn’t as popular as Elsa, but people still love the character and they really like how Elizabeth Lail portrayed her.

In total, the actress would appear as Anna in Once Upon a Time for 10 episodes, leaving a sizable impression on the audience at home. From there, Lail would continue to land work in notable projects like The Black List before scoring a role on a Netflix show that took over the streaming service in a hurry.

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She Went on To Star As Beck In You

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If there is one thing that Netflix truly excels at when compared to the competition, it’s releasing a series that can quickly dominate headlines and rope in millions of viewers. This was precisely the case with the series You, which took a toxic lead character in a creepy romance and got people hooked in an instant. This was great news for Elizabeth Lail, who played Guinevere Beck on the show.

The dynamic between Beck and our favorite stalker boyfriend, Joe, only works because of the great work from the lead performers. As much as people liked what Lail did in Once Upon a Time, they really enjoyed seeing what she brought to the table as Beck. She did an exceptional job in the role, and people could not help but root for her character during season one.

Thanks to Lail’s performance, the first season was a huge success for Netflix. While she may not be a part of the show anymore, there is no denying that the work she put in early on helped set the show up for sustained success. In fact, the third season of You is easily one of the most anticipated shows of 2021.

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What She’s Up To Now

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Thanks to Once Upon a Time and You, Elizabeth Lail is a performer that millions of people recognize. Yes, the characters she played on those shows are completely different from one another, but she excelled in both roles and really made a name for herself with what she brought to the table on the small screen.

Since appearing on You, Lail hasn’t been as busy as some would expect, but she hasn’t been standing idly by. According to IMDb, she narrated a PSA back in 2020, and she is currently attached to a project called Ordinary Joe. Fans of You might be shocked to see her have a second run-in with a guy named Joe, but we will have to see how he stacks up against Joe Goldberg. Either way, it will be good to see Elizabeth Lail back on the small screen once that show is released.

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Elizabeth Lail really caught on with fans after starring in You, but her work as Princess Anna in Once Upon a Time was a huge boost earlier on in her career.

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