'A Date with Danger' Full Cast List: Meet Lara Jean Chorostecki and stars of Lifetime thriller

'Single mom Nikki is looking for a fresh start in a new town when she meets fellow single mom, Liz. They immediately hit it off, with Liz giving Nikki a job at her boutique'
Lara Jean Chorostecki as Nikki in 'A Date with Danger' (Sonia Recchia/Getty Images)
Lara Jean Chorostecki as Nikki in 'A Date with Danger' (Sonia Recchia/Getty Images)

Lifetime recently concluded its 'Summer of Secrets' programming event but the thrillers have not stopped. 'A Date with Danger' follows the story of Nikki, a single mom, who is looking for a fresh start in a new town. Lucky for her, she finds a friend in Liz, who even gives her a job at her boutique. But somewhere, Nikki goes off track after meeting local cafe shop owner Gavin. What happens next is anybody's guess.

The new lifetime thriller stars an interesting blend of actors, about whom we'll learn of in a bit. In the meantime, here are a few titles you can binge on the weekends to come: 'Gone Mom', 'Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer', 'Secrets of a Marine's Wife', and 'Cradle Did Fall'. 

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Lara Jean Chorostecki as Nikki

Chorostecki plays Nikki, the key protagonist in 'A Date With Danger'. The actress and producer has starred in several major series - 'Designated Survivor' (2016), 'Hannibal' (2013), and 'X Company' (2015).



 

Jamie Spilchuk as Gavin

The Canadian actor and writer plays Gavin, the local cafe shop owner whom Nikki has been dating. His previous works include 'Christmas Around the Corner' (2018), 'Hard Rock Medical' (2013), and 'Suits' (2011).



 

Ipsita Paul as Liz

The Canadian actress and author's film/TV career has only just begun with highlights like 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'A Date with Danger'.

The official synopsis reads: "Single mom Nikki is looking for a fresh start in a new town when she meets fellow single mom, Liz. They immediately hit it off, with Liz giving Nikki a job at her boutique. Nikki aspires to be as self-sufficient as Liz and takes all her advice, especially when Liz warns Nikki about Gavin, the local caf shop owner whom Nikki has been dating."

"After Liz points out several questionable traits about Gavin, Nikki decides to take a pause on her relationship with him. But when Liz suddenly goes missing, and Gavin starts to behave suspiciously, Nikki wonders if the man she's fallen for is the same person who took Liz, determined to remove anyone from Nikki's life who threatens their relationship."

'A Date with Danger' premieres on July 3, Saturday at 8/7c. If you are not based in the United States, using a VPN will help your case. Alternatively, it can be streamed on Fubo TV and Sling TV.

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