Troian Bellisario’s two most recent roles have her playing women at very different times in their lives who have reached their breaking point and are trying to move forward.
She plays teen Spencer Hastings on ABC Family’s popular “Pretty Little Liars.” Since her best friend was murdered, Spencer and her three best friends have been taunted, tricked and stalked by a group that goes by the name of “A.”
In a recent interview, Bellisario said she was very vocal with the writers and the network about wanting to take her character to a darker place.
She got her wish, but has since “kind of backed out of the writers’ room” about what’s coming up.
The 27-year-old actress also plays the title character on the Web series “Lauren” on the WIGS YouTube channel. She’s a single mother in the military who was sexually assaulted by a comrade.
The second season of “Lauren” is now “live” on the website, which means all 12 episodes are posted for viewing. There’s no decision yet on whether there will be a third season.
“Pretty Little Liars” returns for its summer premiere at 8 p.m. on June 11 on ABC Family. A spinoff called “Ravenswood” will debut in October.
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