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'Fatal Fixer Upper': Cast and character guide on who’s playing who in Lifetime's mystery thriller movie

The film is written by Adam Rockoff, Jeffrey Schenck, and Peter Sullivan and directed by David DeCoteau

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lifetime is set to release 'Fatal Fixer Upper', a mystery thriller, on Thursday, April 25. The story follows a young couple who purchase a new home but discover a hidden truth about it.

The film is written by Adam Rockoff, Jeffrey Schenck, and Peter Sullivan and directed by David DeCoteau.

The movie revolves around Vivian (Jasmine Aivaliotis) and Ryan Williams (Philip McElroy), whose initial enthusiasm for their dream home turns into a nightmare when a mysterious man named Josh (Duke Van Patten) offers to help with repairs.

However, Josh's unpredictable behavior and growing obsession with Vivian make things worse.

As exciting as the premise may seem, if you're going to watch the film, you must be aware of the cast and characters. 

Jasmine Aivaliotis as Vivian Williams

Jasmine Aivaliotis, a Canadian-born and American-raised actress, takes on the role of Vivian Williams.

While specific details about her character's role remain undisclosed, an initial glimpse at the trailer hints at her significant importance to the storyline.

 At 16, Aivaliotis launched a podcast called 'The Walking Dead Girl' based on the program 'The Walking Dead'.

Aivaliotis, a Dramatic Arts graduate from Los Angeles, made her acting debut in 2018 with 'The Promotion,' and has since acted in several productions like 'Keeping Up with the Joneses,' 'The Mother-in-Law,' and 'Million Dollar Lethal Listing,' among others.

Philip McElroy as Ryan Williams

Philip McElroy, known for his performance in 'Low Life,' is expected to portray Ryan Williams in the film.

The actor gained attention for his performance in the 2018 TV movie 'The Wrong Teacher' and has since appeared in a variety of productions, including 'Varootisonfire,' 'Keeping Up with the Joneses,' 'Killer Competition' and others.

Duke Van Patten as Josh

Duke Van Patten is set to portray the mysterious character Josh in the series, whose fixation on Vivian Williams intensifies as the story unfolds.

Born on March 13, 1993, in Los Angeles County, the talented actor made his film debut in 'Miracle at Gate 213' in 2013 and has since appeared in 'Middleton Christmas,' 'Pretty Smart,' 'As Luck Would Have It,' and others.

With an initial look at the film, it's easy to say that Van Patten is poised to reach new heights of success owing to his great acting abilities. 

Randy Jay Burrell as Casey

Randy Jay Burrell, a multi-talented American actor, writer, director, and musician, will portray Cassey in the film.

Burrell, the eldest of four children, took an interest in entertainment at an early age and played his first theatrical part in his kindergarten performance of 'The Wizard of Oz.'

The actor made his official acting debut in 2011 with the short film 'Brother, Brother' and his significant acting credits including 'Memories and Moments,' 'The Wrong Life Coach,' and 'The Orville,' among others.

Dorian Gregory as Roger

Dorian Gregory, set to take on the role of Roger in the film, is not only an actor but also a producer. Gregory was born on January 26, 1971, in Washington, DC.

Gregory, who is a motivational speaker and champion for juvenile diabetes research, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a youngster and now strives to promote awareness and funding for a cure.

His first acting job was an uncredited role in 1991's 'Baywatch'. His other prominent acting credits include 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' 'The Barefoot Executive,' 'The Wrong Real Estate Agent,' and others.

Brittany Carel as Eliza Jean

Brittany Carel, an American model and actress, is set to portray the character of Eliza Jean in the film.

Thanks to her striking appearance and natural personality, the actress embarked on her career early, landing roles in commercials and print advertising. She made her acting debut in 2020.

Her previous acting credits include 'The Recruit,' 'Just My Type,' 'Keeping Up with the Joneses', and others.

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'Fatal Fixer Upper' trailer