Around 2010, Caity Lotz was transitioning from a successful dance and music background into acting. Before her breakout roles on television, she had toured as a backup dancer with major artists like Lady Gaga and Avril Lavigne, and was a member of the girl group Soccx, which had some success in Europe.

In 2010, she began gaining attention in the acting world with her role as Stephanie Horton in the AMC series Mad Men. This marked a turning point in her career, leading to more prominent roles in film and television. Her performance in the 2012 horror film The Pact further established her as a rising actress in Hollywood.