Later, she reprised her role as Lorelai for Netflix's reunion miniseries Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Film Stills from "Gilmore Girls" (Episode: It Should've Been Lorelai) Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel 2001. Before joining the cast of Gilmore Girls, Liza Weil had roles in The West Wing, E.R. While he doesn't have very many acting credits, he has been very busy since wrapping Gilmore Girls. During his time on Gilmore Girls, he also worked on The Practice, The Aviator and several documentaries.