Lifetime is turning up the heat with its latest film series, the Temptations franchise, following the success of its Seven Deadly Sins movies. This new venture kicks off with two gripping films that delve into the complexities of desire and fame, featuring a stellar cast including Tasha Smith, Adrian Holmes, Keri Hilson, and Keshia Chanté.
Premiering on Saturday, April 19, at 8/7c, “Desire: A Temptations Story” stars actress and director Tasha Smith (Survival of the Thickest) as Kendra, a high-profile talk show host coping with the recent loss of her mother. Seeking solace, Kendra embarks on a vacation where she meets the charming Malcolm, portrayed by Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air). Swept up in a passionate romance, Kendra marries Malcolm on a whim, only to discover that her impulsive decision leads her into a perilous situation.
The film also features performances by Jamall Johnson, Millan Tesfazgi, Miranda Edwards, Everick Golding, Requell Jodeah, and Diana Pavlovská. Directed by Robert Adetuyi, with a script penned by Kate Green and Jane Espenson, Desire explores how unchecked desires can lead to unforeseen dangers.
Following a week later on Saturday, April 26, at 8/7c, “Fame: A Temptations Story” stars Keri Hilson (Almost Christmas) and Keshia Chanté (Law & Order, 106 & Park) as sisters Cherish and Roxy Jordan, a dynamic singing duo at the pinnacle of the music industry. Despite their public success, the sisters grapple with private tensions and rivalries. After a harrowing robbery, they are forced to confront their differences and reassess the true cost of fame.
The supporting cast includes Romeo Miller, Ecstasia Sanders, Nathan Witte, Veronica Long, Reese Alexander, and Sophie Carriere. Also directed by Robert Adetuyi, with a script by Andrea Shawcross, Annmarie Morais, and Jane Espenson, Fame delves into the seductive allure of stardom and its potential to corrupt personal relationships.
Both films are produced by DNA Media Group for Lifetime, with executive producers Tasha Smith, Derrick Williams, Adriane Hopper Williams, Ngozi Paul, and Breanne Laplante.
Exploring themes of passion, ambition, and the consequences of giving in to temptation, both films offer a fresh perspective on the challenges individuals face when confronted with their deepest desires and the seductive nature of fame.
