Actors who play a certain character for too long tend to get stuck playing a stereotype role. So for Riverdale star, Lili Reinhart, starring in a new movie is a breath of fresh air from her role as Betty Cooper. And this is exactly what she intends to do in her upcoming film, Look Both Ways.
The romantic comedy, directed by Wanuri Kahiu based on a screenplay by April Prosser, will be released on Netflix. But when exactly will it air? We've got all the answers you might need for the film.
When is Look Both Ways Coming Out on Netflix?
Good news! You don't have to wait too long for Look Both Ways to be released on Netflix. The film will be available for streaming starting Wednesday, August 17th at 12:00 am PT. The movie has a total runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Prior to its official title, Look Both Ways had a working title as Plus/Minus. This is in reference to the results of a pregnancy test that is indicative of what the movie is about. At the Golden Globes, Kahiu explained that she got attracted to Plus/Minus because:
“It is an incredible story about women’s resilience. On the one hand, it is a story about a young mother. A young single mother, who is trying to figure out how her life works and how she pursues her passion. On the other hand, it is a story about a young artist doing everything that she can to get a break in the industry that is so hard to get into as a young woman. On both sides, it is about women striving for excellence and that is what drew me to it. Either through motherhood or artistry, it is about women striving for excellence. That is the most important thing and that is the big takeaway and why I wanted to be part of the project.”
Production for the movie was fairly quick. Reports say filming started on June 21st and ended by August 3rd. Most of the movie was shot in Austin, TX but there were some scenes that were taken in Los Angeles, CA.
Look Both Ways is just one of the many projects that Kahiu is working on. Apart from this, movie, Kahiu will be directing another Netflix movie entitled The Thing About Jellyfish, which will star Stranger Things actress, Millie Bobby Brown.
Look Both Ways Cast: Who's in It?
We already know that Lili Reinhart will be playing the main character in Look Both Ways. She will be playing the role of Natalie, a young woman who's life is about to change into two different perspectives. The other actors that will be in the film include the following:
- Lili Reinhart (as Natalie)
- Danny Ramirez (as Gabe)
- Luke Wilson (as Rick)
- David Corenswet
- Aisha Dee
- Andrea Savage (as Tina)
- Nia Long
- Taylor Murphy
Look Both Ways Story
As shared by Netflix, the official synopsis of the film goes:
"On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie’s [Lili Reinhart] life diverges into two parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and must navigate motherhood as a young adult in her Texas hometown, the other in which she moves to LA to pursue her career. In both journeys throughout her twenties, Natalie experiences life-changing love, devastating heartbreak and rediscovers herself."
This is basically a story that answers life's what-ifs. Natalie (Lili Reinhart) lives two parallel lives after her college graduation, both of which sees the young woman mature into someone happy and successful in her own way.
It makes you look back in your own life and wonder the same question.
Is There a Look Both Ways Trailer Online?
Yes! Since the Look Both Ways release date is nearing, Netflix has launched the trailer of the film.
The trailer opens with Natalie taking a pregnancy test on the eve of her graduation. Instead of getting the results, Natalie's life splits into two as the results dictate the outcome of her life.
A positive pregnancy result means that she stays in her hometown and takes care of her child. Meanwhile, the negative test result allows her to pursue her passion elsewhere. In either case, Natalie is seen juggling her life: as a single mother and her career.
You can watch the trailer here:
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