Naman Shrestha
A part of the network’s ‘Ripped From the Headlines’ slate, Lifetime’s ‘Single Black Tenant’ is a mystery thriller drama movie directed by Stacey N. Harding. Inspired by true events, the narrative follows a struggling young woman named Esme Williams, who finds an affordable apartment where she lives with her landlord, Angie. Living in a quaint Cleveland neighborhood, Esme begins to suspect that behind Angie’s friendly facade lies an ulterior motive. In the following weeks, Esme finds several pieces of evidence in different corners of the house, including blood-soaked rags.
On top of that, she also feels threatened by Angie’s volatile nature. All this suggests that Angie likely killed the real landlord and is trying to frame the new tenant for the murder. When the authorities refuse to believe her theory, Esme is forced to take matters into her own hands and get to the bottom of the truth without getting herself killed. The suspenseful film is set mostly in and around the apartment located in a quiet neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Its secluded suburban setting reflects the landlord’s calm, amicable exterior, but harbors dark secrets within.
Where Was Single Black Tenant Filmed?
‘Single Black Tenant’ was shot in British Columbia, particularly in Burnaby and, seemingly, in Kelowna. As per reports, principal photography for the thriller film commenced in February 2026 and continued for nearly three weeks before wrapping up in the second week of March of the same year. From what we can tell, the cast and crew had a great time bringing the film to life. It is likely that they not only went home with a memorable experience but also lasting friendships.
Burnaby, British Columbia
Located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, the city of Burnaby reportedly served as a primary production location for ‘Single Black Tenant.’ Given its diverse cityscape, it perfectly doubled as Cleveland, Ohio, as the production team strategically utilized Burnaby’s locales. In the establishing shots, you are likely to notice several buildings and landmarks in the backdrop, such as Brentwood Town Centre station, Burnaby Heights, Two Gilmore Place, 4670 Assembly Way, and Sovereign. Other notable movies and TV shows filmed in Burnaby include ‘The Butterfly Effect,’ ‘Fresh,’ ‘Bad Times at the El Royale,’ ‘The Killing,’ ‘The Man in the High Castle,’ and ‘The X-Files.’
Kelowna, British Columbia
From what we can tell, several pivotal sequences for the thriller movie were also seemingly lensed in the city of Kelowna. Situated on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna offers many features that allow filmmakers to shoot a variety of projects. During the shooting process, the cast and crew members were likely spotted taping key portions on Pandosy Street, which stood in for the quiet, affordable neighborhood of Cleveland where Esme Williams moves to.
Single Black Tenant Cast Details
The enthralling narrative of ‘Single Black Tenant’ is brought to life by the compelling performances of Tia Mowry and Natasha Burnett. Over the years, Tia has also served as an executive producer for various projects, including ‘Double Wedding,’ ‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon,’ ‘Yes, Chef! Christmas,’ ‘My Christmas Inn,’ and ‘Instant Mom.’ As for Natasha, she began her acting career on stage in ‘The Magic of Motown Show’ before stepping into the film industry.
Tia Mowry as Esme Williams
Tia Mowry steps into the role of Esme Williams, who moves into a new affordable apartment, in ‘Single Black Tenant.’ Hailing from Hesse, Germany, she is known for her roles in ‘Twitches Too’ as Alex Fielding, ‘The Hot Chick’ as Venetia, ‘The Game’ as Melanie Barnett, ‘Sister, Sister’ as Tia Landry, ‘Family Reunion’ as Cocoa McKellan, and ‘Instant Mom’ as Stephanie Phillips. Her other film credits include ‘Miracle in Motor City,’ ‘A Gingerbread Romance,’ ‘My Secret Santa,’ and ‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon.’
Natasha Burnett as Angie
In the thriller film, Natasha Burnett dons the garb of Angie, the erratic landlord of Esme Williams. After featuring in ‘Rogue Files: Reparation’ as a Waitress, she went on to work on some major projects, including ‘Legend of the Lost Locket’ as Amelia Scott, ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ as Evie, ‘iZombie’ as Regina Sumner, ‘UnREAL’ as Athena, ‘Tracker’ as Grace Westin, and ‘When Calls the Heart’ as Minnie Canfield.
Apart from the leads, the Lifetime production also features several other talented actors in supporting roles, including Garfield Wilson as Nolan, Damon Gregory as Detective Glenn Mills, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Shay Rachelle, Toby Marks, BJ Harrison, and Justin Lace.
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