Shubhabrata Dutta
Romantic rejections send a teenager down the rabbit hole of the internet’s dark underbelly in the Lifetime thriller ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life,’ directed by Stefan Brogren. Miles has been struggling in his romantic pursuits at school despite being aided by his sister Haley, and often ends up being humiliated. This eventually leads him to isolate himself and he ends up spiraling into the dangerous dimension of incels- an online community of young men with hostile views of women due to being unable to attract them.
Noelle, the single mother of Miles and Haley, frantically searches for a way to pull her son out of the darkness before his growing resentment toward others, especially women, makes him take a wrong step that cannot be undone. The world established in the film plays a significant role in the narrative, one that Miles has trouble grasping, and forces him to tread in the murky waters of the World Wide Web.
Where Was Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life Filmed?
‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life’ was reportedly filmed entirely in Ontario, specifically in Hamilton. Principal photography took place in November 2024. Director Stefan Brogren took to social media to share his gratitude to the entire cast and crew who had a great time shooting the thriller. “Incredibly proud of everyone who helped make this very tough movie…the crew, the whole cast, I hope this makes you proud,” he stated.
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton became the base for the filming crew of ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life.’ It is a gorgeous port city at the western tip of Lake Ontario. Lying on the southern shore of iconic Hamilton Harbour, it offers a beautiful blend of urban and natural backdrops used for the story’s world-building. Moreover, it is also home to many production studios, one or more of which may have been used to capture numerous indoor sequences. Some houses and buildings are rentable for filming.
Hamilton is one of Canada’s largest cities and a sought-after tourist location. People interested in art and culture can visit Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts Building, McMaster Museum of Art, and Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. They can also take part in the Festival of Friends, the Supercrawl festival, and the Winona Peach Festival. Those looking to visit landmarks and other tourist spots can settle for Dundurn Castle, Webster’s Falls, Bruce Trail, Royal Botanical Gardens, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, and Albion Falls. Other Lifetime projects filmed in the city include ‘My Husband’s Baby’ and ‘Trapped in the Spotlight.’
Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life Cast Details
The cast of ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life’ is led by Jodie Sweetin, Alexander Elliot, and Nikki Roumel. Jodie Sweetin took ballet and tap dancing classes when she was just 3 years old and began her acting career in an Oscar Meyer commercial. She has overcome addiction and visits colleges to spread awareness about it with students. She is a proud mom who loves going on road trips and vacations with her daughters. Alexander’s affair with acting began when he was just 7, when his mother put him in a theater camp. Before stepping into films and shows, he did stage acting as a part of the Stratford Festival. Nikki first stepped in front of the camera when she was 13. She knows Korean and loves making music on the piano. Prior to entering the world of entertainment, she was into competitive kickboxing.
Jodie Sweetin as Noelle Miller
Jodie Sweetin plays Noelle Miller, mother of Miles and Haley, in the movie. She is primarily known for her performance as Stephanie Tanner in the late 80s and early 90s sitcom ‘Full House,’ a role she reprised in ‘Fuller House,’ which ran from 2016 to 2020. Her other popular TV roles include Ione in Lifetime’s ‘Handyman from Hell,’ Jane Da Silva in Hallmark’s ‘The Jane Mysteries’ collection, June Waltshire in ‘The Heiress and the Handyman,’ and Jamie Leoni in ‘Love’s Second Act.’ Some of her notable feature film roles are Vanessa in ‘Just Swipe,’ Charlotte Disney in ‘Walt Before Mickey,’ and Nancy in ‘Port City.’
Alexander Elliot as Miles Miller
Alexander Elliot portrays Miles Miller, Jodie’s son and Haley’s brother, in ‘Dateless to Dangerous My Son’s Secret Life.’ He came into the spotlight with his portrayal of Joe Hardy in ‘The Hardy Boys.’ Besides ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life,’ he can be seen in significant roles in many other thriller movies and shows, like Wyatt in ‘All the Lost Ones,’ Bert in ‘Violent Night,’ andBuster Keaton in ‘Murdoch Mysteries.’ Other projects to his credit are ‘Workin’ Moms,’ ‘Locke & Key,’ ‘Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story,’ ‘Odd Squad,’ and ‘Detention Adventure.’
Nikki Roumel as Haley Miller
Nikki Roumel takes on the role of Haley Miller, Jodie’s daughter and Miles’ elder sister, in the thriller, which is her Lifetime debut. Her fans know her as young Georgia Miller from ‘Ginny & Georgia.’ She also plays Cheer Captain in ‘Holly Hobbie,’ Sibyl Sadik in ‘Designated Survivor,’ and Amber in ‘Paranormal Witness.’ She can also be spotted in ‘This Too Shall Pass,’ as one of the girls in the group that Simon, the 16-year-old protagonist, joins for a weekend in Canada.
In ‘Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life,’ Sweetin, Elliot, and Roumel are supported by a talented additional cast that includes Kolton Stewart as Sam, Husein Madhavji as Avi Kumara, and Alexandra Chaves as Sophia Nazer. They are joined by Shechinah Mpumlwana as Beatrice, Tom Melissis as Larry, Andy Auld as Mr. Harvey, Aury Barnett as the pick-up artist, and Karen Burthwright as the adjudicator.
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