The Killer is Calling on Lifetime: Full list of cast
The Killer Is Calling is directed by Craig Pryce; the movie is penned by Alyssa Kramer and Troup Wood. Producers on the project are Sebastian Battro, Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, Taylor Warren Goff, Adam Gowland, and Mary Petryshyn. The music for The Killer Is Calling is by Macarena Criscuolo, the cinematographer is Tomasz Kurek, and the editor is Scott R. Stephenson.
The Killer is Calling is produced by CME Spring Productions and distributed by Champlain Media in Canada, Lifetime Television in the United States, and Reel One Entertainment for U.S. non-television platforms. For international audiences, the film is distributed by Reel One International.
The plot of the movie The Killer Is Calling revolves around Faye, a seasoned 911 operator assigned to a small, isolated island town. She has to spend this terrifying night confronting a faceless killer determined to have her community. It is a chronicle of how she responds bravely and thinks on her feet as the danger continues to ratchet up.
The main cast of the movie is Janaya Stephens as Faye, Rob Stewart, Robert Bazzocchi, Alex Hook, Duane Keogh, Joe Pingue, and Bree Wasylenko. The movie runs for 90 minutes.
Cast and Characters of The Killer Is Calling
1) Janaya Stephens as Faye
In The Killer Is Calling, Janaya Stephens portrays Faye, a seasoned 911 operator in the isolated island town of the community she serves. That night proves most dangerous for her since, without giving in, she goes one-on-one with an enigmatic killer, terrorizing her town, using experience to pull through.
Janaya Stephens is best recognized for her role as Chloe Steele in the movie series Left Behind.
Born on March 17, 1974, in London, Ontario, she discovered an interest in acting at a tender age. She attended Laurentian University, studying English and Drama while playing varsity basketball there. She continued for a diploma from George Brown Theatre School in Toronto to further polish her acting career.
Aside from the Left Behind series, Stephens has had other television roles, including Flashpoint, playing the role of Sophie Lane, and has been seen in films such as Death Race.
2) Alex Hook
In The Killer Is Calling, Alex Hook plays a pivotal role, contributing significantly to the film's suspenseful narrative. Alex Hook is a Canadian actress best known for her lead role as Frankie Gaines in Nickelodeon's series I Am Frankie, where she portrayed an android attempting to blend into human society.
Born on November 5, 2001, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Hook developed an interest in acting at a young age. She began her career in local musical theatre before transitioning to television and film. Her early work includes appearances in series such as Motives & Murders: Cracking the Case and Handsome Devils.
In recognition of her talent, Hook won a Joey Award in 2015 for Best Actress in a TV Commercial (ages 13-18), a Canadian national award for teen actors. Her career continues to evolve with roles in projects like The Way Home, where she portrays young Kat Landry.
3) Rob Stewart
Rob Stewart plays an important part in the suspense-filled storyline of The Killer Is Calling. The Canadian actor is best known for his starring role as Nick Slaughter in the action-comedy television series Tropical Heat.
Born on July 23, 1961, in Toronto, Ontario, Stewart's first love was to become a professional hockey player. But at age 17, he suffered a severe injury that led to the loss of a kidney and ended his athletic ambitions. He went on to attend the University of Waterloo, where he studied Latin and English.
To help pay for school, Stewart sang in local restaurants and held a variety of jobs, including spending time as a stunt performer at Canada's Wonderland amusement park.
Transitioning to acting, Stewart came to international attention with Tropical Heat, a show that ran from 1991 to 1993. Other notable recurring television roles include Roan in Nikita (2010-2012) and Khlyen in Killjoys (2015–2019).
Other cast and characters of The Killer Is Calling
- Robert Bazzocchi
- Duane Keogh
- Joe Pingue
- Bree Wasylenko
These actors contribute to the suspenseful and intense narrative of the film.
More about The Killer Is Calling
The official logline for the movie on Lifetime reads:
"When a mysterious killer targets her remote island town, veteran 911 operator Faye must uncover his motives and try to save her community, one emergency call at a time."
Filming for The Killer is Calling took place in Ontario, Canada, which serves as the backdrop for the story’s eerie and isolated setting. The film is designed to keep audiences captivated from beginning to end.
The Killer Is Calling is scheduled to premiere on Lifetime in the United States on January 19, 2025, at 8/7c. For viewers outside the U.S., international air times may vary; it's advisable to check local listings or Lifetime's official website for accurate scheduling.
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