Naman Shrestha
Written and directed by LazRael Lison, Lifetime’s ‘Finding Faith’ is a family thriller drama movie that follows a devout Christian named Faith Mitchell, whose faith in God is tested when her husband suddenly passes away. Shocked and devastated by the tragedy, she plummets into darkness. However, with the help of her family, friends, and Pastor Louis Wesley, she embarks on an enlightening journey that ultimately restores her trust in the higher being. While she finds new meaning and strength, Faith works towards rebuilding her life. The religious visuals and symbolism are omnipresent throughout the narrative, complemented by the backdrops of a church and other religious sites.
Finding Faith Filming Locations
‘Finding Faith’ was filmed in its entirety in California, particularly in Los Angeles County. From what we can tell, the principal photography for the Lifetime production took place over the course of a few weeks in September 2024. One of the cast members, Paula Patton, talked about her experience of working with a stellar ensemble cast to Eurweb, stating, “Working with legends, it’s always just, you hope to learn by osmosis, just being in their presence.”
Los Angeles County, California
For the purpose of filming, the production team of ‘Finding Faith’ set up camp in several cities across Los Angeles County, California. A predominant filming site for the faith-based film is the sprawling Southern Californian city of LA. Over the years, it has become a world-renowned filming destination due to the availability of state-of-the-art production studios, a talented pool of actors, skilled technicians, favorable weather conditions, lucrative tax benefits, and other factors that support the creation of projects of varying genres. The City of Angels is also home to Hollywood, which has shaped the film industry for over a century. Therefore, it makes sense that the Lifetime production settled upon the metropolis as a filming site.
A property in the Porter Ranch neighborhood in LA doubled up as the cozy house of Faith Mitchell in the film. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Susana Mountains, it lies in the northwestern part of the San Fernando Valley. It has also supported the filming of ‘Heirloom,’ ‘The Investigators: When Truth Calls,’ ‘Gleaming the Cube,’ and ‘Home Sweet Home.’ A few sequences were taped at the iconic Colorado Street Bridge in the city of Pasadena. Situated at a height of 150 feet at 504 West Colorado Boulevard, the Beaux-Arts concrete arch bridge spans over 1,400 feet and is a popular landmark in the region. A portion of the filming also took place in Santa Clarita, located in the northwestern part of the county. It has earned a name as a prominent filming site as it offers diverse landscapes that range from deserts and ranches to suburban neighborhoods.
Finding Faith Cast Details
Paula Patton and Stephen Bishop deliver strong and impressive performances in ‘Finding Faith,’ bringing the emotionally charged faith-based narrative to life. Since she and her family lived near the 20th Century Fox lot, Paula was passionate about films from an early age. On the other hand, before making it as an actor, Stephen was a professional baseball player who played for teams like the Atlanta Braves, the Sioux Falls Canaries, the St. Paul Saints of the Northern League, and the High Desert Mavericks.
Paula Patton as Faith Mitchell
In the Lifetime production, Paula Patton essays the character of Faith Mitchell, who strives to overcome her grief through faith after losing her sense of stability following the sudden demise of her husband in an accident. You may know her from her work as Ms. Rain in ‘Precious,’ Daniella Hernandez in ‘Sacrifice,’ Jane in ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ Claire Kuchever in ‘Deja Vu’ Montana Moore in ‘Baggage Claim,’ and Garona in ‘Warcraft.’ Her other compelling performances include Sabrina Watson in ‘Jumping the Broom,’ Laura Price in ‘Somewhere Between,’ and Heather in ‘The Do-Over.’
Stephen Bishop as Pastor Louis Wesley
Stephen Bishop steps into the role of Pastor Louis Wesley, who guides Paula in her healing journey. He is recognized for his work in ‘Moneyball’ as David Justice, ‘The Rundown’ as Knappmiller, ‘Battleship’ as JPJ OOD, and ‘Friday Night Lights’ as Loie Harris. He also shines in his portrayal of Dr. Miles Fulton in ‘The Equalizer,’ Musa in ‘Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story,’ Matthew in ‘Run the World,’ Andrew Mendoza in ‘Criminal Minds,’ David in ‘Being Mary Jane,’ Richard Fontana in ‘The Terminal List,’ Agent Brandon Gamble in ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ He also appears in ‘Coins for Love,’ ‘Finding Tony,’ ‘Imposters,’ ‘SEAL Team,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ and ‘The Mentalist.’
Multi-Emmy winner and Tony award nominee Keith David (‘Get Out,’ ‘The Thing’) stars as Henry in the film, while ‘Banshee,’ ‘Westworld,’ and ‘The Rookie’ fame Demetrius Grosse appears as Faith’s husband, Jaylen Mitchell. The supporting cast is packed with a bunch of skilled actors who each contribute towards strengthening and advancing the narrative. The talented ensemble features Nadine Velazquez as Maria Alvarez, Dominic Zamprogna as Mario Alvarez, Valery M. Ortiz as Lola Alvarez, and Loretta Devine as Helen.
The film also stars Andrew Hawkes as Cedric, David Moskowitz as Timeshares Client, Yohance Biagas Bey as Bryson Mitchell, Juan Antonio as Javier, Isaac J. Morgan as Jake, Bobby McGee as Dr. Strickland, Harvey B. Jackson as Ofc. B. Hilderbrand, Tatiana Chekhova as Chief Balor, Charles Porter as Bartender Craig, and Shanequa Reed as Nurse Reed. Leticia Williams, Cindy Marquez, John Rushing, Jay James, Christopher ‘C-Ray’ Robert,s and London Stubblefield round up the cast.
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