BET+ is delivering another edge-of-your-seat thriller with The Accused, premiering April 10. Starring Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd, Lawrence Saint-Victor, Rockmond Dunbar, Nicole G. Leier, Crystal Lee Brown, Manny Perez, and Summer Crockett Moore, this gripping crime drama follows a woman fighting to prove her innocence before it’s too late.
The Story
Dani West (Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd) is a brilliant plant geneticist whose life takes a dark turn when she’s framed for her fiancé’s murder. Now, she’s on the run, desperate to clear her name while outsmarting those who want to keep the truth buried. With Detective Lance Branson (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Felicia (Nicole G. Leier) in her corner, Dani must uncover a sinister web of deception before it’s too late. But with ruthless figures like Detective Nadine Styles (Summer Crockett Moore) and Detective Bobby Rios (Manny Perez) pulling the strings, her path to justice won’t be easy.
Meet the Cast & Their Roles
- Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd as Dani West
A plant geneticist with a strong moral compass, Dani’s world shatters when she’s wrongly accused of murder. Smart, determined, and physically capable, she refuses to let the system or her enemies break her. - Lawrence Saint-Victor as Detective Lance Branson
A seasoned police detective and a soon-to-be father, Lance is committed to seeking justice. But as Dani’s case unfolds, he finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew. - Rockmond Dunbar as Marcus Wainwright
A community-driven scientist who uncovers a dangerous secret—one that makes him a target. His quest for truth comes at a deadly cost. - Nicole G. Leier as Felicia
Dani’s ride-or-die since childhood. Tough on the outside but deeply loyal, she’s determined to protect her best friend at all costs. - Crystal Lee Brown as Victoria Goode
A highly skilled lab manager with a polished demeanor. But behind her confident exterior lies a hidden life—one that may hold the key to Dani’s innocence. - Manny Perez as Detective Bobby Rios
A dirty cop with blood on his hands. He follows Nadine’s orders without hesitation, eliminating anyone who threatens their secrets. - Summer Crockett Moore as Detective Nadine Styles
A power-hungry and ruthless detective who will stop at nothing to keep her criminal empire intact.
Behind the Scenes
With a story by Pat White and a screenplay by Pat White and Clarence Williams IV, The Accused is directed by Tony Glazer and features music from the legendary MC Lyte. The film is produced by Pierre Romain, Julie Solinger, Tony Glazer, and Summer Crocket Moore, with Jason Harvey serving as BET’s executive producer.
Catch The Accused when it premieres exclusively on BET+ on April 10. Will Dani clear her name before it’s too late?