Naman Shrestha
With Craig Pryce at the helm, Lifetime’s ‘The Killer is Calling’ is a crime thriller movie that revolves around an experienced 911 operator named Faye, who walks into her office thinking that it would be just a regular day with a few emergency calls. However, what is supposed to be just another day at the office turns into something nightmarish. When the veteran operator receives multiple calls from her remote island town, she realizes that a mysterious killer is behind the crimes.
Now, Faye must make the most of her experience and knowledge to figure out the motives behind the killer’s crimes and save as many potential victims as possible, all by attending emergency calls. In addition to the suspenseful narrative, the eerie locations also play a significant role in keeping things interesting. The back-and-forth shots of Faye’s workplace and the crime scenes build the tension of the scenes, keeping the audience glued to the screen at all times.
Where Was The Killer is Calling Filmed?
The production for ‘The Killer is Calling’ was carried out in its entirety in Ontario, specifically across Toronto. According to reports, the principal photography for the thriller film commenced in early September 2024 and went on for more than a couple of weeks before getting wrapped up within the same month. After the amazing shoot concluded, Janaya Stephens took to social media and opened up about the experience. She said, “Well, that’s a wrap on the biggest role of my career to date! It will be months before I get to see the finished product. I can’t wait to see what the Director and the editor and everyone else involved do with all the footage that we have shot. The sad part is letting go of this character that I love so much. But the happy news is I am home I get to hug my children soon and I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
Toronto, Ontario
All the pivotal sequences for ‘The Killer is Calling’ were shot in and around Toronto, the capital city of Ontario. Also known as Hollywood North, it is home to many film studios, such as Pinewood Toronto Studios, Cinespace Studios Toronto, Revival Film Studios, Dufferin Gate Studios, and TriBro Studios. From what we can tell, the production team utilized the facilities of one of them to lens several important scenes, both interior as well as exterior.
Reports suggest that the cast and crew members conducted a couple of overnight shoots to tape key night portions for the thriller. Shooting in Toronto left a memorable impact on all of them, especially Janaya Stephens. She described it as “one of the most amazing experiences” she has had in her acting career. The actor elaborated, “Sometimes we forget that a scene that we shot first thing in our day was the same day.
The days have been long . It’s absolutely incredible to think about everything that needs to fall into place to make this magic that we call filmmaking happen. Each person playing a very important part to make it whole.”
The Killer is Calling Cast Details
The Lifetime production is brought to life by the stellar performances of Janaya Stephens and Rob Stewart, alongside other supporting actors. The latter is not only an actor but also a director and writer, having helmed ‘Come Spy with Me,’ ‘Slaughter Nick for President,’ and several episodes of ‘Tropical Heat.’
Janaya Stephens as Faye
Janaya Stephens essays the role of Faye, the veteran 911 operative, in ‘The Killer Is Calling.’ Beginning her acting career by taking up minor roles in several movies and TV shows like ‘Cruel Intentions 2’ and ‘Relic Hunter,’ she moved up the ranks and bagged major roles in bigger productions. You might recognize her for her roles in ‘Category 6: Day of Destruction’ as Laura Harkin, ‘Art of Falling in Love’ as Dr. Vogel, ‘Fall Into Winter’ as Erin Smythe, ‘Quantico’ as Amanda, ‘Flashpoint’ as Sophie Lane, ‘Beautiful People’ as Ms. Newburg, and ‘Beach Girls’ as Francesca Dellio.
Rob Stewart
Rob Stewart also features in a major role in the Lifetime thriller. Known for portraying Nick Slaughter in ‘Tropical Heat,’ the veteran actor has showcased his versatility by taking up challenging roles in different kinds of projects. In terms of movies, he has been featured in ‘Christmas in the Spotlight,’ ‘Twin Lies,’ ‘Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons,’ ‘Sugar Daddy,’ and ‘Kodachrome.’ He also stars in various TV shows, such as ‘Incorporated,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Nikita,’ ‘Suits,’ ‘In Contempt,’ ‘Killjoys,’ ‘Slasher,’ and ‘The Way Home.’
‘The Killer is Calling’ also features other talented actors in supporting roles, including ‘Gen V’ star Robert Bazzocchi, ‘I Am Frankie’ fame Alex Hook and ‘The Burning Season’ star Duane Keogh. Furthermore, Joe Pingue (‘Station Eleven’) and Bree Wasylenko (‘The Next Step’) also appear in the Lifetime movie in minor roles.
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