Lisa Rinna learned to play a part while starring on Days of our Lives as Billie Reed. She’s putting the lesson to good use on The Traitors.
Key Takeaways
- Lisa Rinna’s soap-opera background is benefiting her on The Traitors.
- She has a long history with NBC/Peacock projects.
- Rinna was selected as one of the Traitors in Season 4.
- She is working effectively with fellow Traitor Rob Rausch.
- She credits acting training for her success.
Rinna Uses Soap Background on The Traitors
Lisa Rinna debuted as Billie Reed on DAYS in 1992 and remained in the role until 1995. She played the role on and off until 2018, while also experiencing other avenues of television.
Her time on Days helped enhance her versatility as an actress. It gave her a leg up when she debuted on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alongside fellow soap star Eileen Davidson.
In 2021, Rinna reprised the role of Bilie Reed to join the limited series, Beyond Salem. She stepped back into everything with ease.
Now, Season 4 of The Traitors has debuted on Peacock. Rinna was chosen as one of the villainous Traitors as she plays to outwit other celebrities vying to win the money.
Because the show is run on Peacock, casting the actress was a no-brainer. She has worked extensively under the NBC Universal brand. This is an opportunity for her to showcase her wit and strategic thinking, and so far, she is excelling at the game.
Soap Alum Gets Traitor Role
As one of four Traitors (Donna Kelce has already been exposed) chosen, there is immense pressure to ensure identities remain concealed, and the game unfolds as the Traitors have planned.
Rinna was the perfect choice because she is known for causing chaos and disruption with her big personality. However, given that she was tagged as a Housewife and not a soap star, that helped her fly under the radar a bit more. Many of the other players know her from RHOBH, rather than from DAYS.
Working with Rob Rausch seems to work well for her, too. They were able to pull off the murder in plain sight without Candiace Dillard Bassett, highlighting their ability to work together flawlessly.
During one of the confessionals, Rinna revealed that her acting background helped prepare her for this game. She is skilled at managing her emotions and can effectively transform into someone else with little notice. One of those moments was highlighted when she was accused of murder in the woods.
The cast is sleeping on the DAYS alum being able to mastermind a takeover, and it could get her far in the game.
