Naman Shrestha
With David Benullo at the helm, Lifetime’s ‘Girl Who Vanished’ is a thriller drama movie that revolves around the themes of family, reunion, and deception. The narrative centers on Matt and Kate Tanner and their daughter, Lily Tanner, all of whom are overjoyed yet shocked when Emily returns home several years after she was abducted during her childhood. Claiming to be the long-lost daughter of the Tanners and sister of Lily, Emily is warmly welcomed by the family. However, as time passes by, Lily notices certain strange and disturbing occurrences in her house and life. Consequently, she is left to wonder if the dark past of the family is truly over. The mystery surrounding Emily’s return and intentions is accurately captured by the dark visuals, with the residence of the Tanners in the backdrop.
Where Was Girl Who Vanished Filmed?
‘Girl Who Vanished’ was filmed in its entirety in Kentucky, particularly in Shelbyville. From what we can tell, principal photography for the Lifetime production took place in the span of a couple of weeks in the month of September 2024. After the shooting concluded, Rylee Reagan took to social media and expressed her gratitude for being a part of the film. She stated, “So grateful for this talented cast & crew, thank you all for being so kind to me..I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to work with. Everyone was absolutely phenomenal!! & a huge thank you to our director @davidbenullo!! You’ve taught me so much these past two weeks! Such an honor to work with you all.”
Shelbyville, Kentucky
The county seat of Shelby County — Shelbyville — served as the primary production location for ‘Girl Who Vanished.’ From the looks of it, the filming unit took over an actual residence. It was seemingly used to double for the Tanner household, where most of the story unfolds. The area surrounding the property also reportedly became a hotspot for shooting. In the establishing shots and other exterior scenes, you are likely to spot various local landmarks and places of attraction. The cast and crew members were also spotted lensing numerous pivotal sequences in different neighborhoods and streets of the city. Apart from the Lifetime thriller, Shelbyville has been featured in multiple movies and TV shows, including ‘Lethal Desire,’ ‘Sheba, Baby,’ ‘Hindsight 2020,’ and ‘Reaper of the Soul.’
Girl Who Vanished Cast Details
‘Girl Who Vanished’ is led by the impressive performances of Isabella Carlsen and Rylee Reagan. The former has a rich educational background in acting, as she earned her BFA in Acting from the Chicago College of Performing Arts and studied at the Acting Studio of Chicago and Vagabond School of the Arts. As for Rylee, she has also served as a writer for a couple of short films — ‘The Yellow Room’ and ‘Where Flowers Won’t Grow.’
Rylee Reagan as Lily Tanner
In the Lifetime production, Rylee Reagan essays the role of Lily Tanner, the daughter of Matt and Kate Tanner. Widely recognized for her portrayal of Brittany in ‘Royal Façade’ and Aurora Pirelli in ‘Becoming My Ex’s Mother-in-Law,’ she has also showcased her talent in various short films, such as ‘Invitation,’ ‘Pot Roast,’ ‘Possession,’ and ‘The Yellow Room.’
Isabella Carlsen as Emily Tanner
Isabella Carlsen steps into the role of Emily Tanner, the long-lost member of the Tanner family, in ‘Girl Who Vanished.’ Starting her acting career with several short films like ‘As You Fall,’ ‘The Other Side of Effects,’ ‘Being Alive,’ and ‘The Note,’ she began landing roles in movies and series, including Erica in ‘My Family’s Killer Affairs,’ Emily in ‘Killing All My Sisters,’ and Renee Young in ‘Snapped.’
Besides the lead actors, the narrative of ‘Girl Who Vanished’ is brought to life with the help of various other cast members, who play supporting yet critical roles. Chelsea Gilson and Jon Eric Hoffman portray Kate and Matt Tanner, respectively. While Phil Talamonti plays the role of John Norris, Alfred Lamar portrays Officer Bowen. Furthermore, Lisha Hackney and Jessica DeBonville step into the roles of Dr. Salazar and Naomi Ackerman, respectively. In addition, Charlotte Banks (Dee), Victoria Cabral (Cafe Patron), Angel Kerns (Student), Joseph R. Himes (Camera man), Gary Gosselin (High School Student), Bruce Hoskinson Jr. (High School Student), Chrissy Morgan (CSI tech), and Gene Wood (Cameraman) also feature in the Lifetime production.
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