Lifetime is turning up the heat with its latest film franchise, Temptations, bringing a fresh wave of drama, romance, and high-stakes suspense. Following the success of the Seven Deadly Sins movies, the network is delivering two new films—Desire: A Temptations Story and Fame: A Temptations Story—led by an all-star cast including Tasha Smith, Adrian Holmes, Keri Hilson, and Keshia Chanté.
Kicking things off, Desire: A Temptations Story premieres Saturday, April 19, at 8/7c, with Tasha Smith (who is also executive producing) taking center stage as Kendra, an inspirational talk show host who finds herself swept away in a passionate vacation romance. She impulsively marries her new love interest, Malcolm (played by Adrian Holmes), but soon learns that giving in to temptation might cost her more than she ever imagined. What seemed like a dream-come-true quickly unravels into a dangerous nightmare.
The film also stars Jamall Johnson, Millan Tesfazgi, Miranda Edwards, Everick Golding, Requell Jodeah, and Diana Pavlovská.
The following week, Fame: A Temptations Story debuts on Saturday, April 26, at 8/7c, starring Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté as two sisters dominating the music industry. While their star power is undeniable, behind closed doors, their relationship is riddled with tension, jealousy, and secrets. But when a shocking robbery forces them to reevaluate everything, they must decide if their pursuit of fame is worth sacrificing their sisterhood.
Also featuring Romeo Miller, Ecstasia Sanders, Nathan Witte, Veronica Long, Reese Alexander, and Sophie Carriere, Fame dives deep into the temptations that come with success—and the price that must be paid.
Both films come from Derrick Williams and Adriane Hopper Williams of DNA Media Group, serving as executive producers alongside Ngozi Paul, Breanne Laplante. Robert Adetuyi directs both projects, with scripts by Kate Green and Jane Espenson (Desire) and Andrea Shawcross, Annmarie Morais, and Jane Espenson (Fame).
With Temptations, Lifetime is setting the stage for another must-watch saga, proving once again that love, ambition, and temptation make for the ultimate drama. Will you be tuning in?