Naman Shrestha
Helmed by Jason James, Lifetime’s ‘Secret Life of My Other Wife’ is a mystery thriller movie that follows Bliss, a young woman who forms a romantic connection with Nathan, a charming married man with two wives already in his life — Lauren and Jenna. Her love for him overlooks his plural marriage, and she enters his family. Soon, Carl, the brother of one of Nathan’s ex-wives, accuses him and his family of making his sister disappear. At first, Bliss doesn’t pay much attention to the allegations. But when she comes across the missing ex-wife’s belongings, she begins to question everything. As tensions arise within the household, she is afraid that she might be the next target. Since most of the story unfolds in and around the house, it serves as an additional character, adding much depth to the overall narrative.
Secret Life of My Other Wife Filming Locations
‘Secret Life of My Other Wife’ was shot in the westernmost province of British Columbia, specifically in the city of Kelowna. Filming particularly commenced in February 2024 and carried on for a few weeks before concluding in the month of March. Throughout the production, the members of the cast as well as crew likely came together and executed their responsibilities to the best of their abilities. From what we can tell, everyone’s efficiency and sincere contribution played a key role in ensuring a successful result.
Kelowna, British Columbia
For the purpose of filming ‘Secret Life of My Other Wife,’ the cast and crew utilized several spots in and around Kelowna. Nestled on the shore of Okanagan Lake, the city is located in the Okanagan Valley in the south central part of the province. A variety of factors led the team to select the laid-back city to paint the visual canvas of Bliss misadventures after embarking on a new chapter of her life with Nathan. The lucrative tax benefits, favorable weather conditions, easy availability of local talents and skilled technicians for the cast and crew, as well as wide-array of backdrops to double up as many locations are just a few reasons that make the city an ideal filming location for the thriller movie.
From lush green forests and majestic mountains to tranquil lakes and abundant vineyards, Kelowna offers a diverse landscape to support the shooting of productions of varying genres. Owing to its successful wine industry and charming scenery that’s embellished with stunning vineyards and wineries quite similar to California’s Napa Valley, the city has been dubbed Canada’s California. Over the years, the Four Seasons Playground has served as the backdrop of many movies and television shows, such as ‘F*** Marry Kill,’ ‘A Wife’s Nightmare,’ ‘Blackway,’ ‘Girl in the Attic,’ ‘A Mother’s Nightmare,’ ‘The Boy Who Vanished,’ ‘When Mom Becomes a Murderer,’ ‘Secrets on Maple Street,’ ‘The Ice Rink Murders,’ ‘The Unseen,’ and ‘Have You Seen My Son?’
Secret Life of My Other Wife Cast Details
The enthralling narrative is brought to life by the stellar performances from a talented ensemble cast comprising Emma Johnson, Giles Panton, Alana Hawley Purvis, Teagan Vincze, and Benjamin J. Stevens. After breaking into the industry by featuring in a wedding commercial, Giles made his dreams come true as he landed roles in multiple projects, for which he has also won a few awards and nominations. Another award-winning actor in the lineup is Teagan, who showcases her talent and fulfills all the requirements her character demanded.
Emma Johnson as Bliss
In the Lifetime production, Emma Johnson portrays Bliss, the protagonist who finds herself in danger after moving in with her boyfriend and his two wives. Widely recognized for her roles in ‘Supernaturals’ and ‘School Spirits,’ she also features in several films, inclduing ‘Christmas in Alaska,’ ‘A Town Called Love,’ ‘Secrets of a Marine’s Wife,’ and ‘Just for the Summer.’ She also has a few short film credits to her name, such as ‘The Bad Party,’ ‘The Katherine Problem,’ ‘I Love You So Much It’s Killing Them,’ and ‘The Prodigal.’
Giles Panton as Nathan
Giles Panton steps into the role of Nathan, the mysterious partner of Bliss who already has two wives. He gained prominence for his portrayal of Billy Turner in ‘The Man in the High Castle,’ George in ‘It Was Always You,’ Chris Smith in ‘Chesapeake Shores,’ as well as ‘The Curtain.’ The latter is a short film for which he won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at 2017 Back in the Box, California. His acting credits also include ‘Tarzan and Jane,’ ‘Supernatural,’ ‘Travelers,’ ‘The Picture of Christmas,’ and ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.’ Giles is also a voice actor and has showcased his talent in titles such as ‘Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at Twilight,’ ‘Ninjago,’ ‘Ninjago: Dragons Rising,’ ‘LEGO® DreamZzz,’ ‘The Last Kids on Earth,’ and ‘Kong: King of the Apes.’
Alana Hawley Purvis as Lauren
Alana Hawley Purvis essays the role of Lauren, one of Nathan’s wives, in ‘Secret Life of My Other Wife.’ She might seem familiar to many of you as she has been featured in ‘Supergirl’ as Dana Ford, ‘Charmed’ as Lamia, and ‘The Recruit’ as Amanda Fern. Alana is also known for her portrayal of Frankie in ‘Range Roads,’ Natasha in ‘Have You Seen My Son?,’ Jessica in ‘Cradle of Deception,’ Hannah in ‘Christmas at the Golden Dragon,’ and Olivia in ‘Listen out for Love.’
Teagan Vincze as Jenna
Teagan Vincze stars as one of the two wives of the charming Nathan in the suspenseful film. Over the course of her nearly two-decades-long acting career, she has bagged several pivotal roles in all kinds of projects, showcasing her versatility. Her TV show credits include the likes of ‘Resident Alien,’ ‘The Brief,’ ‘The Jim,’ ‘Motive,’ and ‘Rookie Blue.’ Furthermore, she features in numerous movies, such as ‘Daughter,’ ‘The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story,’ ‘A Cowboy Christmas,’ ‘A Sprinkle of Christmas,’ ‘Don’t Forget I Love You,’ and ‘Blueprint to the Heart.’
Benjamin J. Stevens as Carl
The thriller movie also features Benjamin J. Stevens as Carl, the brother of Anna, Nathan’s ex-wife. You may recognize the actor as Jim in ‘Wild Goat Surf,’ Dr. Holloway in ‘Just Like a Christmas Movie,’ Victor in ‘Bonds Will Be Broken,’ and the real Carlson in ‘Living with My Mother’s Killer.’ His work as Daniel Loggins on the audio drama podcast series ‘Where the Leaves Fall Purple’ also depicted his prowess as an artist. ‘Death in the Cul-De-Sac,’ ‘If I Run,’ ‘Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story,’ and ‘Peppermint and Postcards’ are some of the TV movies Benjamin appears in.
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