Shubhabrata Dutta
Directed by Robert Adetuyi, ‘Fame: A Temptations Story’ is the second installment in Lifetime’s ‘Temptation’ thriller film series, the first one being ‘Desire: A Temptations Story.’ It revolves around sisters Cherish and Roxy Jordan, a famed singing duo. While their mutual love is palpable, it soon catches the eye of the Devil as a robbery takes place at their penthouse one night. Cherish and her partner are attacked, and rumors start to spread regarding Roxy staging the crime. Not willing to rule out the possibility that it was an inside job, the investigators delve into the dynamic the sisters share, which soon brings to the surface a wretched sibling rivalry steeped in the desire for fame. The narrative builds suspense through visual contrasts, highlighting the different facets of fame fueled by human desire.
Where Was Fame: A Temptations Story Filmed?
‘Fame: A Temptations Story,’ like many other Lifetime movies, was filmed entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. The cast and crew shot the film over around three weeks, from February 14 to March 6, 2025. The short schedule meant the team had to work fast and meticulously to avoid delays while shifting between indoor and outdoor locations. As hectic as it was, from the output, it is clear that they did a great job.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For the purpose of filming, the production team of ‘Fame: A Temptations Story’ set up camp in Vancouver, thanks to its urban locales and state-of-the-art production facilities. The modern backdrops and skyscrapers enabled the crew to showcase the lifestyle of the successful Jordan sisters. The nightlife, too, was incorporated to highlight the glitter that comes with being a star. All this led to the establishment of the aspect of fame, which is also the root cause of the conflict and the force that takes the story forward. A large portion of the movie takes place indoors, especially inside the penthouse of the Jordan sisters, bars, restaurants, hotels, and a courtroom. Each of these settings was carefully chosen to add realism to the story. The crew made sure that the world-building doesn’t feel all over the place with the changing backdrops by maintaining a modern aesthetic throughout.
Vancouver is home to many state-of-the-art production houses, earning the nickname “Hollywood North.” Moreover, the gorgeous urban and natural landscapes make the city an easy double for American backdrops, while the tax credits lower the production costs. From gorgeous districts with colorful houses to the urban skyline with skyscrapers to woods and foliage, the Rain City is, in many ways, a filmmaker’s paradise. Lifetime’s ‘The Last Thing She Said’ was also shot there. Some popular tourist spots in the city include Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Kitsilano Beach, the North Shore Mountains, and the Capilano River.
Fame: A Temptations Story Cast Details
The ‘Fame: A Temptations Story’ cast is led by Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté. Keri is a famous singer/songwriter with many awards and accolades to her name, including a BET Award and two Soul Train Music Awards. Keshia is the first Canadian to co-host the musical TV show ‘106 and Park.’ She signed to BMG Music Canada when she was 13 and has 7 Canadian Urban Music Awards to her name, among other awards. Reportedly she is the girl Drake addresses as “Kiki” in his song “In My Feelings.”
Keri Hilson as Cherish Jordan
Keri Hilson portrays Cherish Jordan in ‘Fame: A Temptations Story.’ She made her feature film debut as Heather in the romantic comedy ‘Think Like a Man.’ Since then, she has showed up in many movies, like ‘Riddick,’ where she plays Santana’s Prisoner, ‘Almost Christmas,’ where you can see her as Jasmine, ‘Don’t Waste Your Pretty,’ where she stars as Mykah, and ‘For the Love of Money,’ where she plays Gigi. You can also spot her in the Lifetime movies ‘Love by the 10th Date’ as Billie and ‘Seven Deadly Sins: Lust’ as Tiffanie Cooper.
Keshia Chanté as Roxy Jordan
Keshia Chanté plays Roxy Jordan, the jealous sister, in ‘Fame: A Temptations Story.’ Her debut on TV was as Dahlia in the TV show ‘Da Kink in My Hair’ in 2007. Her other notable television roles include Mahalia in ‘Soul,’ Nia Taylor in ‘Jann,’ and Mia in ‘Private Eyes.’ In the series ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,’ she appears as Deja. Contrary to Hilson, ‘Fame: A Temptations Story’ is Chanté’s first Lifetime project. As far as feature films are concerned, her sole performance is as herself in ‘Cat’s Cradle,’ which came out in 2008.
Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté are joined by a talented supporting cast. Nathan Witte, of ‘Superman & Lois’ and ‘Suits LA’ fame, plays Bryan Richards, while Pamela Torres, who can be spotted in ‘Wooloomooloo’ and ‘If That Mockingbird Don’t Sing,’ plays Heather.
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