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Helmed by Kailey Spear and Sam Spear, the Lifetime thriller ‘Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie’ borrows from true stories and focuses on how the trucking community comes together to find a kidnapped person. The movie follows Kai, a trucker, and her niece, Toy, with autism (the daughter of Kai’s sister Madison), going on a run in the former’s truck. At a truck stop, Toy is abducted by an online predator.
When the efforts of the cops seem lacking, Kai reaches out to her trucking network to track down the kidnapper as soon as possible and save her niece. ‘Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie’ is the third installment of Lifetime’s ‘Black Girl Missing’ collection and addresses the racial bias evident in several missing persons cases. In keeping with the narrative’s “on the road” nature, the dynamic visuals keep the tension alive and the drama fast-paced.
Where Was Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie Filmed?
Filming of ‘Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie’ took place in British Columbia, specifically in Maple Ridge, Vancouver, and Hope. Principal photography reportedly began in the third week of May 2025 and wrapped up in the second week of June in the same year. The cast and crew had a great time filming, especially with the semi-trucks, which added a layer of highlight to the visual storytelling.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
The cast and crew of ‘Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie’ utilized the city of Maple Ridge for shooting a lot of its outdoor scenes. Located between the Fraser River and the Golden Ears, the city boasts scenic beauty, which ranges from the mountains to the water bodies and picturesque neighborhoods. It offers a serene balance between the natural and man-made worlds. Many Lifetime movies have been filmed here, some of which are ‘Before Your Father Finds Us,’ ‘Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story,’ and ‘The Girl Who Wasn’t Dead.’ Some of the top visiting spots in the city include Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge Park, Alouette Lake, and Spirit Square.
Vancouver, British Columbia
In Vancouver, which is known as the Hollywood of the North, the production team accessed studio premises to capture indoor scenes and scenes requiring controlled environments, like stunts and action sequences. The city is home to many state-of-the-art production facilities, contributing to streamlined production. Some other Lifetime projects that have done the same are ‘I’ll Never Let You Go,’ ‘Little Girl In The Woods,’ and ‘Fame A Temptations Story.’
Vancouver has earned the title of the Hollywood of the North due to its reputation as a global filming location, one that offers cheaper production costs compared to the US. However, its visual similarity to the US makes it an apt choice for filmmakers worldwide. Movies like ‘Heretic,’ ‘Locked,’ and ‘The Inheritance’ are all filmed here. Some of the popular attractions in the city are Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Canada Place, Lions Gate Bridge, and Gastown.
Hope, British Columbia
A few scenes were also lensed in Hope, a district municipality at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley. Despite being smaller in area than the two above-mentioned places, Hope offers an array of natural backdrops, like coastal areas, forests, and rivers. All of these help enhance the beauty of the visuals and add to the realism. Some of its attractions you might find interesting are the Hope Museum, Friendship Garden, the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, Flood Falls, and Silver Lake Provincial Park.
Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie Cast Details
The cast of ‘Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie’ comprises Garcelle Beauvais, Marci T. House, Sierra Sidwell, and Devon Kenzo. Garcelle, besides being an actress, has modeled for high-profile fashion houses like Calvin Klein, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. She is also a children’s author and is fluent in French and Haitian Creole. Marci began her acting career at age seven. She loves theater and is inspired by the works of Meryl Streep, Jeffrey Wright, Harry Lennix, and Shanesia Davis. Devon is also a voice actor and loves to ski, surf, ride mountain bikes, and play the guitar. He has received training in martial arts, boxing, and fire dancing.
Garcelle Beauvais as Kai
Garcelle Beauvais plays Kai, the protagonist, in the movie. Her other Lifetime projects include ‘Caught in His Web,’ ‘Black Girl Missing,’ and ‘Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love.’ Her non-Lifetime roles on TV include Natasha Karina in Netflix’s ‘Survival of the Thickest,’ Diana Gordon in Hulu’s ‘The Other Black Girl,’ and Veronica Garland in CBS’s ‘Tell Me a Story.’ As far as feature films are concerned, you can recognize her as Doris Toomes in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming,’ Alison Sawyer in ‘White House Down,’ and Deana in ‘Flight.’
Marci T. House as Madison
Marci T. House portrays Madison, Kai’s sister, in the thriller. Like Beauvais, she too has a string of Lifetime movies to her name, including ‘How to Murder Your Husband,’ ‘Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia,’ ‘Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story,’ and ‘The Bad Seed.’ She portrays Dr. Angela Clyburn in Fox’s ‘Murder in a Small Town,’ Joyce in Paramount+’s ‘Happy Face,’ and Adele Thornton in Netflix’s ‘Devil in Ohio.’ Some movies you can see her in are ‘Real Love,’ ‘Sheltering Season,’ and ‘Lou.’
Sierra Sidwell as Toy
Sierra Sidwell stars as Toy, Kai’s niece, who gets abducted, in ‘Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie.’ She plays Tamara in the Lifetime movie ‘Buying Back My Daughter’ and Rosario in the Disney TV movie ‘Adventures in Babysitting.’ Other shows she plays a part in are AMC+’s ‘Lucky Hank,’ Fox’s ‘Wayward Pines,’ and ABC’s ‘Motive.’
Devon Kenzo as Eric, the Online Predator
Devon Kenzo portrays the online predator, Eric, who kidnaps Toy, in the Lifetime production. It is his first major role. Other movies and shows he is a part of are the Hallmark movies ‘Sugarplummed’ and ‘Welcome to Mama’s,’ the Netflix series ‘Dead Boy Detectives,’ the feature film ‘The Sinners,’ where he plays Tyler, and Paramount+’s ‘Fire Country.’
The additional cast of ‘Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie’ includes Roger Cross as Clutch Doctor, Kelly-Ruth Mercier as “Road Mama” Donna, Darcy Laurie as Detective Ortega, and Toby Hargrave as Sugar Bear. They are joined by Mark Acheson as the Shop Owner, Kaliandra Capri as the waitress, Dee Jay Jackson as Uncle Jimmy, Pam Kearns as the vendor, Mike Kus as the good Samaritan, and Meena Mann as the reporter.
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