Elizabeth Lail

Elizabeth Lail is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as ‘You’ and ‘Once Upon a Time’, and films like ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’. After gaining widespread recognition for her portrayal of Anna in the fourth season of ABC’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ in 2014, Elizabeth Lail established herself as a versatile talent following her graduation with a B.F.A. degree in Drama from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts the same year. She continued to build her career with a main role as camp counselor Amy Hughes in the Freeform horror series ‘Dead of Summer’ in 2016.

A pivotal moment came with her casting as Guinevere Beck in the Lifetime/Netflix series ‘You’ in 2017, a role she reprised in guest appearances in subsequent seasons. Her impactful performance in ‘You’ earned her a nomination for Best Actress in Streaming Presentation at the 45th Saturn Awards in 2019. Lail’s career continued to evolve with a lead role as Quinn Harris in the horror film ‘Countdown’ in 2019, showcasing her strong presence in the genre. In 2021, she demonstrated her range by joining the cast of the comedy film ‘Mack & Rita’ alongside screen icon Diane Keaton.

This pivotal role solidified her position in major studio productions and showcased her continued impact within the horror genre and beyond, proving her capacity to drive audience engagement in highly anticipated releases. Elizabeth Lail continues her prolific acting career with highly anticipated upcoming roles, including the sequels ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ slated for release in 2025 and ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ in 2026. These projects underscore her sustained engagement with commercially viable franchises and her demonstrated versatility across film and television genres, making her a compelling talent for a diverse array of future productions.