Naman Shrestha
With Patricia Cuffie-Jones at the helm, Lifetime’s ‘Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours’ is a romantic drama movie that revolves around the blossoming of a secret relationship between the parents of a teenage couple. When a single father named Darius catches his daughter in bed with her boyfriend, he acts impulsively and instructs him to get out of the house. Not long after, Darius is visited by the boy’s single mother, Kelly Pellman, who confronts him for mistreating her son.
As the two single parents spend more time together, sparks unexpectedly fly between them. Keeping their relationship on the low and romance on the high, Darius and Kelly secretly steal moments without letting their children know about it. When things start getting serious, the two decide to break the news of their relationship to their children. The family drama unfolds in a residential neighborhood of Los Angeles as the residences of Darius and Kelly serve as backdrops for most of the couple’s interactions.
Where Was Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours Filmed?
The shooting for ‘Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours’ seemingly took place in California, particularly in and around Los Angeles. From what we can tell, principal photography for the Lifetime production took place in the month of May 2025, over the course of a few weeks. After the conclusion of the shooting process, director Patricia Cuffie-Jones extended her gratitude to the cast and crew members she worked with. “It was a gift to bring this project to life alongside an incredible team of artists and creatives! And to be a part of the @lifetimetv and @therealterrymcmillan brand is truly a dream come true! I’m so grateful for this journey! God is good!” she added.
Los Angeles, California
The sprawling Southern Californian city of Los Angeles doubled up as a filming spot for ‘Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours.’ The production team utilized several locations in the metropolis to create the visual canvas of the world of Kelly and Darius, as well as the familial drama that ensues after they spark a secret romance. The home of Hollywood, which is also synonymous with the American entertainment industry, the City of Angels has long doubled up as a shooting spot for movies and television shows of varying genres and scales. In fact, it has served as a backdrop for numerous Lifetime productions, including ‘A Carpenter Christmas Romance,’ ‘A Cowboy Christmas Romance,’ ‘Sweet Navidad,’ and ‘A Christmas Arrangement.’
Several factors make Los Angeles one of the world’s most prominent filming locations. Not only is it a hub of state-of-the-art production studios, first-rate facilities, and seasoned cast and crew, but it also offers a diverse landscape — ranging from spectacular skylines adorned with gleaming skyscrapers and bustling palm-lined downtown streets lined with palm trees framed with Art Deco buildings to sun-drenched coastal stretches, vibrant neighborhoods, and desert terrains. All of this, combined with its rich history steeped in cinema, makes it a favorable spot to stand in for a wide variety of settings in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that the production team of ‘Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours’ settled on La La Land to capture the aesthetic essence of the story and bring it to life.
Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours Cast Details
The undeniable chemistry between Taye Diggs and Lesley-Ann Brandt helped bring the romantic tale of ‘Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours’ to life. Besides being a talented actor, the former has also served as a producer/executive producer for numerous projects like ‘Day Break,’ ‘Black Pack: We Three Kings,’ and ‘Back in the Groove.’ As for Lesley-Ann, who hails from Cape Town, South Africa, she also has a couple of credits to her name as a producer, including ‘The Heart Is a Muscle’ and ‘Adult Night.’
Taye Diggs as Darius Stone
Taye Diggs steps into the role of Darius Stone, a single father, in ‘Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours.’ Widely recognized for his portrayals of Eddie in ‘House on Haunted Hill,’ Brandt in ‘Equilibrium,’ and Benjamin Coffin III in ‘Rent,’ Taye has displayed his versatility as an actor by taking on various other roles, such as Stu Pitt in ‘BFFs,’ Dr. Eric Murphy in ‘Both Eyes Open,’ Johnnie Taylor in ‘Forever,’ and Jeff Murray in ‘The Comeback.’ His TV credits include ‘All American,’ ‘Empire,’ ‘Murder in the First,’ and ‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters.’
Lesley-Ann Brandt as Kelly Pellman
Lesley-Ann Brandt essays the character of Kelly Pellman, a single mother and the love interest of Darius, in the Lifetime production. Her face might seem familiar to many of you as she stars in ‘Lucifer’ as Mazikeen, ‘Spartacus’ as Naevia, and ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ as Pearl Thorne. She also features in various other TV shows, including ‘The Librarians,’ ‘Single Ladies,’ and ‘Killer Women.’
In the supporting roles are Tyler Lofton and Chloé Flowers as Isaiah Pellman and Kai Stone, respectively. Meanwhile, Aimee Garcia portrays Sofia, who is suspicious of Darius and Kelly’s secretive romance. Other talented actors who feature in supporting yet crucial roles are Juanita Jennings as Jennifer, Curtis Hamilton as Arthur, Mea Wilkerson as Jade, Christopher Bencomo as John Barrios, Daria Berenato as Lorna, Jessica Nicole Dickerson as Julie, and Aaron Coleman as Ruben.
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