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Helmed by Haylie Duff, Lifetime’s ‘I Am Your Biggest Fan’ is a thriller movie that centers on a popular TV actress who becomes the target of a young fan’s delusions. Delilah Douglas is being harassed by strangers and is looking for a new place to stay. A young girl named Ellen, who claims to be her biggest fan, lets her stay at her place. However, upon arriving at Ellen’s home, Delilah is taken prisoner within the “set” Ellen has made inside her house. She is unwilling to let the actress go and is bent on having Chelsea, the character Delilah made popular, as a friend. Since the thriller narrative is almost entirely set within Ellen’s house and Delilah’s sitcom, the visuals play a significant role in showcasing the aspects of confinement and isolation.
Where Was Lifetime’s I Am Your Biggest Fan Filmed?
The filming of ‘I Am Your Biggest Fan’ took place entirely in Kentucky, specifically in Lexington. Principal photography began in the second half of August 2024 and lasted almost three weeks before wrapping on September 10, the same year. Upon completion, Duff took to social media, thanking the cast and crew. “Overwhelmed with gratitude as I wrap up this film. Thank you to my incredible cast, who brought Ellen & Delilah alive in a way I could have only dreamed. This CREW, who wholeheartedly cared & protected every tiny element of this story,” she stated.
Lexington, Kentucky
The city of Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky, became the base for the shoot. Since a major portion of the film takes place indoors, the crew accessed the spaces of the LEX Studios, located at 425 Codell Drive. Many spots were turned into sets of vintage sitcoms for the scenes featuring the show that Delilah is a part of. Several scenes incorporating the office and board members were also shot in the production facility. It likely also served as a shooting site for taping the sequence wherein Delilah is held captive by Ellen.
With over 50,000 square feet of production space under a single roof, the LEX Studios is one of the biggest studios in Kentucky. It offers three stages, a 60’x40’ cyc wall stage in collaboration with Wrigley Media Group for green screen and VFX work, a fully equipped audio recording studio, nine edit bays with a remote collaboration facility, and two offline edit bays. A team of highly skilled professionals further aids in smooth production.
The additional outdoor scenes in the movie were seemingly filmed in various urban and rural areas around Lexington as well. The city’s urban landscape helps emphasize the modern narrative of obsessed fanhood. On the other hand, the green pastures provide a soothing contrast to the film’s visual canvas. The art team successfully blended the aesthetics of the indoor and outdoor scenes, including those shot at night, in a way that highlights the visuals while maintaining the story’s mood. Lexington also served as the setting for Lifetime’s ‘Murder at the Derby‘ and ‘Lethal Desire.’
I Am Your Biggest Fan Cast Details
The ‘I Am Your Biggest Fan’ cast is led by Meghan Carrasquillo and Lauren Cole. Meghan’s first local theater audition was in the second grade, and it was her mother who drove her. This completely contrasts with the countless acting classes and part-time jobs, sometimes three at a time, she had to do to make it into movies when she shifted to Los Angeles after graduating from college. Lauren is a talented young actress who has shown great promise, especially playing complex characters.
Meghan Carrasquillo as Delilah Douglas
Meghan Carrasquillo plays Delilah Douglas, the protagonist of the film. She made her debut in 2018, playing the character April in the TV Movie ‘Jump the Line.’ Her other Lifetime projects include ‘Hider in My House,’ where she plays Molly, and ‘Her Affair to Die For,’ where she plays Alyssa Winters. Meghan has a handful of feature film performances to her credit as well, like Lucia in ‘Shark Waters,’ Rachel Worth in ‘Devilreaux,’ and Gina in ‘The Squad.’ In the romantic sports drama ‘Off Rip,’ she plays the role of Rosie. Her fans will also recognize her as Headphones in ‘Stiletto’ and Ashley in ‘Four.’
Lauren Cole as Ellen
Lauren Cole plays Ellen, the delusional fan, in the film. She landed her first role in 2017, as a city girl in ‘Urban Vibes.’ Her other performances include Rhonda Robertson in ‘To the Stars,’ Maisie in the short film ‘Immune’, and the babysitter in the short film ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Suburbia.’ We can also see her as one of the hosts in the talk show ‘Book Chat Show.’ Her voice can be heard in the podcast series ‘The Shadow Diaries,’ where she voices Megan.
Carrasquillo and Cole are joined by a talented supporting cast that includes Denise Gossett as Miranda, Colton Tapp as Cody, J. Barrett Cooper as Barry, and Nancy Harding as Cynthia. They are joined by Mark Valeriano as Nathan, Bryson JonSteele as young Cody, and Ayla Apple as young Delilah. The additional cast includes Matt Fling as Jerry, Key Symone as Vanessa, Karra Robinson as Janey, Tayler Hamilton as Andrea, Megan Massie and Jesse Aponte as Officer Roth and Officer Jacobs respectively, Terry Quillen and Ed Formica as the waiters, and Rodney Hagan as the cafe patron.
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