Sarah Luby Opens Up About Her Role in “I Have to Kill My Neighbor” on Lifetime

Lifetime’s I Have to Kill My Neighbor isn’t your typical thriller, and a lot of that comes down to Lauren, played by Sarah Luby.

Lauren is a character that Luby describes as deeply relatable despite being thrown into an intense, morally complicated situation. She’s not perfect, she makes mistakes, but she’ll go to extreme lengths to protect the people she loves .

What makes this thriller stand out? According to Luby, it’s the unexpected mix of dark tension and humor. One moment things feel normal, even funny and the next, everything shifts into something much more dangerous. That balance keeps the story feeling grounded while still delivering the suspense Lifetime fans expect .

She also shares how quickly she had to prepare for the role, diving into the script and building Lauren’s emotional journey in a matter of days, all while filming scenes out of order. It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes insight that makes you appreciate the performance even more.

And then there’s the core question driving it all: what would you do if you were put in Lauren’s position? Watch our interview with Sarah Luby below and catch I Have to Kill My Neighbor on Lifetime.