'Deadly Second Chances': Meet the cast of Lifetime's latest thriller drama movie
Lifetime's upcoming thriller 'Deadly Second Chances' follows a woman who must put to rest the trauma from her past by finding the truth before it is too late for her and her daughter. As a child, Yasmine (Bree Williamson) witnesses her mother's death after an argument with her father. Years later as a District Attorney, she finds herself dealing with a case that is eerily similar to the death of her own mother. This leads to her suffering painful flashbacks, which leads to her losing the case. After she is forced to take a leave from work, she returns to her hometown with her daughter. She also intends to rebuild the case with time on her hands. However, her plans are ruined when the man she set free shows up for revenge.
Before 'Deadly Second Chances' premieres on June 5, 2020, on Lifetime Movies Now, meet the cast.
Bree Williamson as Yasmine Winters
As Yasmine Winters, Williamson plays the role of the protagonist in 'Deadly Second Chances'. After witnessing her mother's death by her alcoholic father as a young girl, she grows up to become a district attorney. Now years later, she is working on a case that reminds her of her mother's death leading to a resurgence of painful memories. The Canadian actress is known for her role of Jessica Buchanan on the ABC soap opera 'One Life to Live'. When she had originally auditioned for the role, she was rejected because of her resemblance to Erin Torpey, who was playing the role at the time. But following Torpey's resignation in January 2003, Williamson was offered the role. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, Williamson was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for the role of Jessica.
The actress is a women's rights activist. She co-hosted the Planned Parenthood Awards in 2006 and appeared in a public service announcement for breast cancer awareness in 2008. Williamson is also known for her appearances on 'Gossip Girl', 'Haven' and 'Deception'.
Emilija Baranac as Paige Winters
As Paige, Baranac plays the role of Williamson's daughter. She accompanies her mother to her hometown after Yasmine is forced to take leave from work. Unbeknownst to them, their life is under threat there. Baranac is known for her portrayal of Midge Klump in 'Riverdale'. In Netflix's adaptation of Jenny Han's young adult romance novel 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before', she played the role of Genevieve. Apart from that, she is known for playing Olivia Cartwright in 'Tempting Fate', Audrey in 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina', and Kristina Roberts in 'Deadly Sorority'.
'Deadly Second Chances' will premiere on Lifetime Movies Now on June 5 at 8/ 7c