Naman Shrestha
With David DeCoteau donning the director’s hat, Lifetime’s ‘The Wrong Obsession’ is a thriller movie that focuses on the deteriorating married life of Lisa and Mark. Despite all the challenges faced by the couple, they try their best to come out of the rough patch and improve their marital situation once and for all. Just when things are looking up for them, the re-entry of Lisa’s former boyfriend, Jake, as her colleague complicates the situation further.
Noticing the tension between the two old flames, her boss, Sabrina, advises her to refrain from getting too close to Jake as it threatens not only her marriage but also her work. On the other hand, Jake’s obsession with her reaches newer heights, making him more dangerous and unstable. The tension between the two former lovers is captured perfectly in the workplace setting, while the marital complications are visually portrayed in the house she shares with her husband.
Where Was The Wrong Obsession Filmed?
The production of ‘The Wrong Obsession’ supposedly took place entirely in Los Angeles, California. From what we can tell, the principal photography for the thriller was completed in the course of a few weeks, sometime in 2024. Home to the Hollywood industry, the city of Los Angeles seemingly served as the primary production location for ‘The Wrong Obsession.’ Although the exact locations are yet to be revealed, it appears that the filming unit set up camp in a film studio in the City of Angels.
The Wrong Obsession is a Work of Fiction
The disturbing yet enthralling tale of ‘The Wrong Obsession’ is the brainchild of Robert Dean Klein, who came up with the screenplay before it was brought to life by David DeCoteau. Since there are so many real-life cases of obsessive co-workers causing harm to their subjects, the writer likely got the idea from them and used his power of imagination to craft a script filled with dramatic twists and turns. In October 2024, the Allegiance Trucks office in Lewisville, Texas, became a crime scene when Travis Merrill allegedly murdered his co-worker, Tamhara Collazo, with whom he was deeply obsessed. He was arrested and taken into custody for the brutal crime. Thus, such instances might have many of you wondering about the authenticity of a movie like ‘The Wrong Obsession,’ which is a fragment of the writer’s imagination.
The Wrong Obsession Cast Details
‘The Wrong Obsession’ is led by a talented ensemble cast comprising Vivica A. Fox, Gina Hiraizumi, Matthew Pohlkamp, and Daniel Joo. Several of them have previously worked with each other on different projects. For instance, while Vivica and Gina star together in ‘Make or Bake Christmas,’ Matthew and Daniel have worked in ‘Tall, Dark and Dangerous.’ Moreover, Gina and Matthew feature in ‘Cruise Ship Murder’ and Vivica and Daniel star in ‘Keeping Up with the Joneses.’
Gina Hiraizumi as Lisa
Gina Hiraizumi essays the role of Lisa, who becomes the subject of obsession for her ex-boyfriend, in the Lifetime production. Widely recognized for her recurring role in ‘Doom Patrol’ as Sachiko, she also features in ‘Mani’ as Miss Haruto, ‘Seers of the Ninth Island’ as Dr. Lisa Choo, and ‘Dynasty’ as Barbara. Her movie credits include ‘Labor, Lies and Murder,’ ‘The Nana Project,’ and ‘My Sweet Holiday.’
Vivica A. Fox as Sabrina
Hailing from South Bend, Indiana, Vivica A. Fox dons the garb of Sabrina, Lisa’s boss, in ‘The Wrong Obsession.’ With over 200 movie and TV show credits to her name, she has been featured in several popular projects over the years. She stars as Vernita Green in ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 1,’ Jasmine Dubrow in ‘Independence Day,’ Ms. B. Haven in ‘Batman & Robin,’ and FBI Agent Nicole Scott in ‘1-800-Missing.’ You might also recognize her from ‘Holiday Hideaway,’ and ‘Empire.’
Matthew Pohlkamp as Jake
Portraying Jake, Lisa’s obsessive former boyfriend and colleague, is none other than Matthew Pohlkamp. His face might seem familiar to many of you because he appears in several popular shows like ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Quantum Leap,’ ‘Goosebumps,’ and ‘Fantasy Island.’ Over the years, he has also been featured in TV movies, including ‘Vanished in Death Valley,’ ‘Silent Night, Fatal Night,’ and ‘The Kept Mistress Killer.’
Daniel Joo as Mark
The ‘Naruto: Climbing Silver’ fame, Daniel Joo, plays the role of Mark, Lisa’s husband in ‘The Wrong Obsession.’ Having trained from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he stars in different kinds of film and TV projects. You might have seen him in ‘The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms,’ ‘Million Dollar Lethal Listing,’ ‘A Christmas Intern,’ ‘As Luck Would Have It,’ ‘Criminal Minds,’ and ‘All American.’
Other cast members who play supporting yet important roles in the Lifetime thriller are Morgan Bradley as Joanne Jean, Diane Robin as Dr. S. Madden, Meredith Thomas as Detective Garo, Ciarra Carter as Paula, Grisselle Escotto as Mandi Louise Kay, and Jensen Atwood as Stevey.
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