Garcelle Beauvais to Lead and Produce Two New Lifetime Movies Focused on Representation and Empowerment
Post-Real Housewives star and acclaimed actress Garcelle Beauvais is continuing her mission to champion meaningful and inclusive storytelling. Beauvais is expanding her collaboration with Lifetime, set to both star in and executive produce two original films that spotlight the experiences of Black women with emotional depth and cultural relevance.
The upcoming projects include:
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Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie — an intense and emotionally charged thriller
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Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love — a romantic sequel exploring second chances and unresolved emotions
Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie
In this suspenseful continuation of Lifetime’s Black Girl Missing franchise, Beauvais portrays Kai, a determined trucker and co-owner of her family’s business. Her life is turned upside down when her neurodivergent niece, Toy, is abducted by an online predator. With law enforcement efforts stalling, Kai mobilizes her trucking network and leverages her social media influence to launch a grassroots search.
The film explores:
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The harsh realities of online exploitation
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Racial disparities in media coverage for missing girls of color
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The power of community-driven action
This installment continues the Black Girl Missing legacy, which has received prestigious recognition including:
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Gracie Award for Best Made for TV Movie
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NAACP Image Award nomination
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Astra Award win
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NAMIC Vision Award and Black Reel Award nominations
Production Team:
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Produced by Navid Soofi for PF Maple Productions
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Directed by Kailey Spear and Sam Spear
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Executive producers: Garcelle Beauvais, Jason Egenberg, Gordon Gilbertson
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Script by Germaine Hill and Francesca & Jacqueline J. Gailes
Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love
Following the 2024 hit Tempted by Love, this sequel sees Beauvais reprising her role as Ava, a celebrated chef who has seemingly moved past heartbreak. While leading a culinary event in picturesque Ireland, Ava’s world is shaken when her ex, Luke — now a renowned chef himself — appears with a new partner.
As emotions reignite in scenic kitchens and castles, Ava and Luke must confront their unresolved feelings and decide whether love or career comes first.
Production Team:
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Produced by D’Angela Proctor for Undaunted Content
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Written and executive produced by Tamara T. Gregory
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Executive producers include Terry McMillan and Garcelle Beauvais
Lifetime’s Vision: Female-Led, Culturally Resonant Content
Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming for A&E, Lifetime, and LMN, praised Beauvais:
“Garcelle is an undeniable creative force whose passion for telling authentic, impactful stories continues to inspire our audiences.”
These two new titles mark Lifetime’s ongoing commitment to bold, female-driven stories that empower and elevate underrepresented voices.
Premiere dates and supporting cast details will be announced in the coming months.
Representation:
Garcelle Beauvais is represented by Gilbertson Entertainment, Innovative Artists Entertainment, and Behr Abramson Levy Johnson, LLP.
