Naman Shrestha
Based on true events, Lifetime’s ‘Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story’ is a crime thriller that follows a married couple — Connie and Larry Van Oosten — whose faith is tested when they are abducted by a masked, armed man from their home. They are held hostage inside a hidden bunker while the gunman tries to steal their life savings. Meanwhile, Connie risks her life when she attempts to signal the authorities about the distressing situation during a visit to the bank.
As the police launch a frantic search for the captor, he grows all the more unstable and unpredictable. When Connie and Larry realize the man has a connection to their past, they must hold on to hope and faith as they wait for the authorities to rescue them before it’s too late. Helmed by Lee Gabiana, the drama film is a part of the ‘Ripped From the Headlines’ lineup and unfolds in a variety of settings, including the couple’s residence, the bunker where they are held captive, the bank, and the police station, all of which bring the narrative to life.
Where Was Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story Filmed?
‘Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story’ was filmed in its entirety in Georgia, particularly in Metro Atlanta. From what we can tell, principal photography for the Lifetime production got underway in December 2025 and continued for a few weeks before wrapping up in January 2026. As the premiere date approached, Jorie Blake took to social media and expressed her gratitude for being a part of the production. She stated, “Honored to have been part of bringing this powerful true story to the screen. Grateful to work alongside the incredibly talented @nancytravisofficial and @mikepniewski , and to collaborate with such an amazing cast, director, producers, and crew.”
Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Metro Atlanta served as the primary production location for ‘Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story,’ providing the ideal backdrops to fill the narrative’s visual canvas. For shooting purposes, the filming unit set up camp in Atlanta, the metropolitan area’s economic and cultural center. The city’s skyline, featuring several tall buildings and monuments such as Bank of America Plaza, the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, Truist Plaza, and 191 Peachtree Tower, likely features in the establishing shots of the Lifetime production.
The cast and crew reportedly also traveled to Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta and the county seat of Cobb County. In December 2025, they were spotted taping several pivotal sequences for the thriller film in and around The Local Exchange at 130 South Park Square Northeast in the city of Marietta. Apart from ‘Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story,’ Metro Atlanta has hosted the production of many movies and TV shows, including ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Prisoners,’ ‘The Nice Guys,’ ‘The Gray Man,’ ‘Night Falls on Manhattan,’ ‘Tulsa King,’ ‘Ozark,’ ‘His & Hers,’ and ‘Will Trent.’
Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story Cast Details
Nancy Travis and Mike Pniewski lead the cast of ‘Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story’ through their impressive performances. Hailing from New York City, Nancy has been connected to theater throughout her career. In fact, she is also a founding member of the New York-based theater company called Naked Angels. Besides being a veteran actor, Mike is also a career coach and the author of ‘When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw ’em Back!’
Nancy Travis as Connie
In the Lifetime film, Nancy Travis steps into the role of Connie, who risks everything to notify the authorities about the abduction. She is widely recognized for her portrayals of Harriet Michaels in ‘So I Married an Axe Murderer,’ Rita Baker in ‘The Vanishing,’ Sylvia in ‘Three Men and a Little Lady,’ Patty Bouchart in ‘Sovereign,’ Barbara in ‘Ordinary Angels,’ and Rachel in ‘Married Young.’ She also stars in several TV shows, such as ‘Ride,’ ‘Last Man Standing,’ ‘The Kominsky Method,’ ‘Mr. Mercedes,’ ‘The Bill Engvall Show,’ and ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society.’
Mike Pniewski as Larry Van Oosten
Mike Pniewski dons the garb of Larry Van Oosten, Connie’s husband, in ‘Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story.’ Throughout his decades-long career, he has showcased his acting prowess by taking on diverse roles. He portrays Frank Landau in ‘The Good Fight,’ Gordon Becker in ‘Madam Secretary,’ Ed Murphy in ‘Hightown,’ Jim Pruss in ‘His & Hers,’ and Abe Benedict in ‘The Resident.’ His film credits include ‘Reptile,’ ‘Richard Jewell,’ ‘The Case for Christ,’ and ‘Vengeance: A Love Story.’
The thriller movie also features Jake Allyn as Chad, Clint Carmichael as Bob, Demián Castro as Agent William Heath, and Jon Haslam as Jeff. Other talented actors playing supporting yet critical roles in the film include Karan Kendrick as Jen, Antwan Mills as Mark, E. Roger Mitchell as Chief Kelly, Rick Perez as Officer Perez, Lloyd Pitts as Officer, Jorie Blake Rosen as Emma, Brittany Staten as Cashier, and Malone Thomas as Amy.
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