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Lifetime's 'Fatal Fiance': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the thriller film

Not all weddings have happy endings, as is clear in the 'Fatal Fiance' that is sure to make you reconsider getting married to the love of your life

BY ALAKANANDA BANDYOPADHYAY

PUBLISHED JAN 1, 2021

Brittany Underwood in 'Fatal Fiance' (Lifetime)

Known for their thriller films, Lifetime Movie Network is ringing in the new year 2021 with a brand new relationship drama that revolves around a bride-to-be's worst nightmare. What happens when your fiance's ex resurfaces? Sure, a lot of drama is expected to go down, but what when they have some killer ulterior motives? Some grudges are just impossible to let go as Leah finds out in the film titled 'Fatal Fiance'. Here's all you need to know about it.

Release date

'Fatal Fiance' premieres Sunday, January 3 at 8/7c only on Lifetime.

Not all weddings have happy endings, as is clear in the 'Fatal Fiance' (Lifetime)

Plot

According to the official synopsis given by the network, "When Leah is kidnapped on the day of her wedding by her fiance’s delusional ex-girlfriend Faith, she does everything within her power to escape. But once she does, she begins to question whether Faith was ever really delusional or if she was just trying to save her life."

Cast

Brittany Underwood as Leah in 'Fatal Fiance'/'A Bride's Nightmare' (Lifetime)

Also titled 'A Deadly Bridenapping', the film stars Brittany Underwood stars as Leah, the bride in for a deadly ride. The actress has starred in ABC's 'One Life to Live' as Langston' and in the series 'The Bay' as Riley Henderson. Her other credits include 'Hollywood Heights' and 'Game Change'. The cast also includes Camila Banus, who has worked with Underwood on the ABC series, also has the famous soap opera 'Days of Our Lives' to her credits, along with appearances on popular tv shows like 'Dexter', and 'Hawaii Five-o' plays. Banus plays the role of the crazy ex-girlfriend Faith, who kidnaps but also possibly rescues Leah from what she claims is a crazy soon to be husband. Greg Perrow, known for 'Actor for Hire', 'Those Who Kill', 'Drop Dead Diva', and 'Sleepy Hollow', plays the role of the titular fiance, Mark.

Creator

Ben Meyerson, who is known for directing some popular thrillers like 'Kill Thy Neighbor', 'The Wrong Husband', and 'Killer Reputation', is helming the upcoming film, based on a script from Genevieve Russell, who is also known for 'More Money Than Manners', and 'The Push'.

Trailer

Also known as 'A Bride's Nightmare', the film's trailer shows a happy Leah's day of joy and bliss turn upside down when Faith interrupts her plans. Check out the trailer right here to learn more: