June 25th 2024.
Exciting news for all fans of Terry McMillan's work! The first of the "Terry McMillan Presents" film series for Lifetime has finally been announced, and it's set to premiere this summer. We now have a title, cast reveal, and release date for the highly anticipated movie.
According to Deadline, actress Garcelle Beauvais will not only star in the film, but also serve as executive producer. The movie, titled "Tempted By Love," is scheduled to air on Lifetime on Saturday, August 17th at 8/7c. And she's not the only talented individual involved in this project. The cast also includes Vaughn W. Hebron, who is co-producing, along with Lela Rochon, Emmy award-winning actress Loretta Devine, and Donna Biscoe.
In the film, Beauvais will play the role of Ava, a renowned chef who lives in Europe. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she rushes back to her hometown in South Carolina to take care of her elderly aunt who has had a fall. Upon her arrival, she meets Luke, a charming and handsome driver who is 20 years younger than her. Despite their age gap, the two quickly bond over their shared love for food, family, and fun.
But as their relationship deepens, Ava begins to question whether Luke is truly ready for the kind of commitment she's looking for. With a successful career and a whole other life overseas, Ava must make a difficult decision between love and what's best for her own future.
Fans of McMillan's work will also be delighted to know that this movie serves as a reunion for Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine, who previously starred together in the 1995 hit film "Waiting to Exhale." McMillan, known for her bestselling novels that have been adapted into successful films, such as "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," is now bringing her talents to Lifetime with the "Terry McMillan Presents" film series.
In an earlier announcement, McMillan shared her excitement about partnering with Lifetime, saying, "As women, we can be messy. We can be complicated. We can be so many things. Life is never tied up in a bow, so it's thrilling to be back in business with Lifetime, which allows women to tell their own stories in an authentic way."
The "Terry McMillan Presents" film series will showcase a lineup of branded movies that focus on the love and lives of African American women. And with this amazing team behind "Tempted By Love," we can expect nothing but a powerful and impactful story.
The film is executive produced by D'Angela Proctor for Undaunted Content in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment, with McMillan and Beauvais also serving as executive producers. Richard Foster and Chet Fenster, also from GroupM Motion Entertainment, are on board as executive producers, and Taliah Breon directed the film from a script written by Tamara T. Gregory.
This project is also very personal for Beauvais, who recently became an official ambassador for Cybersmile, an anti-cyberbullying organization, after her son faced racist cyberbullying. With such a talented and passionate team behind the camera, we can't wait to see "Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love" on our screens this summer!
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