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[05/28/25 - 12:04 PM]
Garcelle Beauvais Extends Partnership with Lifetime to Executive Produce and Star in Two New Original Movies
On tap are "Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie," an emotionally charged thriller and continuation of the "Black Girl Missing" franchise, and "Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love," the highly anticipated sequel to the hit romance that captivated viewers last year.

[via press release from Lifetime]

GARCELLE BEAUVAIS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH LIFETIME AS A CREATIVE FORCE IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE CAMERA, SET TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE AND STAR IN TWO NEW ORIGINAL MOVIES

LIFETIME GREENLIGHTS "TAKEN AT A TRUCK STOP" EXPANDING THE ACCLAIMED BLACK GIRL MISSING MOVIE FRANCHISE, AND "TERRY MCMILLAN PRESENTS: TEMPTED 2 LOVE," A SEQUEL TO THE HIT ROMANCE "TEMPTED BY LOVE"

NEW YORK, NY (May 28, 2025) - Lifetime and Garcelle Beauvais continue to deepen their dynamic creative collaboration with the announcement of two new original films in which Beauvais will executive produce and star in - Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie, an emotionally charged thriller and continuation of the Black Girl Missing franchise, and Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love, the highly anticipated sequel to the hit romance that captivated viewers last year. This expanded partnership marks a significant moment in Beauvais' growing legacy as a powerhouse producer and advocate for meaningful, representation-forward storytelling.

"I'm thrilled to continue telling stories that resonate deeply with audiences and put women - especially Black women - at the center," said Garcelle Beauvais. "Working with Lifetime has given me the opportunity to expand narratives that are heartfelt, suspenseful, and full of purpose. Both of these films are incredibly special to me, and I can't wait for audiences to experience them."

"Garcelle is an undeniable creative force whose passion for telling authentic, impactful stories continues to inspire our audiences," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN. "We are honored to continue our collaboration with Garcelle as both a producer and star. These new films not only deepen the emotional and cultural resonance of our programming but also reaffirm our shared commitment to championing diverse voices and stories that matter."

In Taken at a Truck Stop, Beauvais stars as Kai, a tough, tenacious trucker and co-owner of her family's business who is thrown into a harrowing manhunt after her neurodivergent niece, Toy, is abducted by an online predator. When law enforcement hits a dead end, Kai leverages her loyal trucking network and social media influence to launch a grassroots rescue mission. The gripping story underscores the realities of online exploitation, the strength of community, and the inequities in media coverage of missing girls of color. This installment of the Black Girl Missing franchise continues to shine a spotlight on stories too often overlooked. for its unflinching portrayal of the disparities in missing persons cases involving Black women and girls.

The Black Girl Missing franchise has garnered critical acclaim and multiple award recognitions, including a Gracie Award win for Made for TV Movie, an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Television Movie, an Astra Award win for Best Broadcast Network or Cable TV Movie and nominations for a NAMIC Vision Award and Black Reel Award for Television. Naturi Naughton who starred in Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie also won an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress.

In Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love, the sequel to the 2024 hit romance Tempted by Love, Beauvais reprises her role as Ava; a celebrated chef who seems to have moved on from heartbreak after the love she shared with Luke, who was 20-years her junior. Now headlining a prestigious culinary event in scenic Ireland, Ava is accompanied by her charming new boyfriend... until fate stirs the pot. Luke, now a renowned international culinary school graduate, unexpectedly arrives with a new partner of his own. As their paths cross in kitchens and castles, unresolved emotions simmer to the surface. Although both appear to have found partners who seem like perfect matches on paper, their attraction and love for each other will force them to once again decide what is best for their careers and relationship.

Terry McMillan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Waiting to Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, A Day Late and a Dollar Short, The Interruption of Everything, I Almost Forgot About You, and the editor of Breaking Ice: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Fiction. Four of Ms. McMillan's novels have been made into movies: Waiting to Exhale (Twentieth Century Fox, 1995); How Stella Got Her Groove Back (Twentieth Century Fox, 1998); Disappearing Acts (HBO Pictures, 1999); and A Day Late and a Dollar Short (Lifetime, 2014). In addition, Terry is the Executive Producer of the Lifetime Original movies, "Tempted by Love" and "Forever". Her most recent novel was IT'S NOT ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE, and her collected works of fiction and non-fiction, titled IT WAS THE WAY SHE SAID IT, will publish in September 2025. She lives in California.

These two films reinforce Lifetime's ongoing commitment to spotlighting bold, female-led content that empowers, entertains, and inspires. More details, including premiere dates and supporting cast, will be announced in the coming months.

Taken at a Truck Stop will be produced by Navid Soofi for PF Maple Productions in association with Studio TF1 America. Garcelle Beauvais, Jason Egenberg and Gordon Gilbertson executive produce. Kailey Spear and Sam Spear will direct from a script by Germaine Hill and Francesca Gailes & Jacqueline J. Gailes.

Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love will be produced by D'Angela Proctor for Undaunted Content. Terry McMillan and Garcelle Beauvais will serve as executive producers. Tamara T. Gregory will executive produce and write the script.

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ABOUT LIFETIME

Celebrating over 40 years of entertaining audiences, Lifetime is a premier entertainment destination for women dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming spanning award-winning movies, high-quality scripted series and breakout non-fiction series. Lifetime has an impressive legacy in public affairs, bringing attention to social issues that women care about with initiatives such as the long running Stop Breast Cancer for Life and Stop Violence Against Women. Lifetime Television(R), LMN(R), Lifetime Real Women(R) and Lifetime Digital(TM) are part of A+E Global Media(TM). A+E Global Media(TM) (aegm.com) is a joint venture of The Walt Disney Company and The Hearst Corporation.





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· TAKEN AT A TRUCK STOP (LIFETIME)
· TEMPTED 2 LOVE (LIFETIME)
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