Elisha Cuthbert says she stepped away from acting for about four years because she did not want to spend long periods on set and because of family responsibilities. In interviews, she describes that period as one where balancing motherhood with work became difficult, particularly after the birth of her second child. She has also indicated that she waited until her children were able to attend full-time school before committing again to a screen role. Cuthbert is now returning to acting with Prime Video’s romantic drama series “Every Year After,” where she plays Sue Florek. The series is based on Carley Fortune’s “Every Summer After” book series, and all eight episodes are set to premiere on the platform. Multiple outlets report that Cuthbert’s comments link her hiatus directly to her priorities at home and her readiness to return to production now that her schedule is more manageable.