Prepare for a gripping psychological drama with Wife Stalker, a new Lifetime thriller premiering March 29, 2025. Directed by Elisabeth Röhm (Girl in the Basement) and starring Keshia Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show) and Trai Byers (Empire), this intense film explores obsession, delusion, and the dangerous consequences of unrequited love.
When Joanna’s fantasy of a perfect life with Leo spirals into dangerous obsession, her crumbling delusions force a confrontation with reality—with deadly stakes.
Plot: The Dangerous Fantasy
Joanna (Keshia Knight Pulliam) has meticulously crafted an illusion of domestic bliss with Leo (Trai Byers), ignoring the truth of their fractured relationship. As her delusions deepen:
- She manufactures scenarios of their “perfect marriage”
- Isolates Leo from friends and family
- Escalates to terrifying measures when reality intrudes
Her husband Brent (Eric Tiede) and sister Trisha (Deja Dee) race to intervene before Joanna’s obsession turns fatal.
Cast: Who’s in This Thriller?
Main Players:
- Keshia Knight Pulliam as Joanna, the unstable protagonist
- Trai Byers as Leo, the object of her obsession
- Eric Tiede as Brent, Joanna’s actual husband
Supporting Cast:
- Deja Dee as Trisha Sherwood (Joanna’s sister)
- Tiana Melvina as Olivia (Leo’s colleague)
- Annunziata Gianzero as Ava Dunn (family friend)
- AJ Bernard as Aaron
- Alayna Bernard as Evie
Where & When to Watch
📺 Network: Lifetime
📅 Release Date: March 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 8/7c
💻 Streaming Next Day: Lifetime Movie Club
FAQ: Your Burning Questions
1. Where can I stream Wife Stalker?
→ Lifetime on premiere night, then Lifetime Movie Club
2. Is there a trailer available?
→ Yes! Check Lifetime’s YouTube closer to March
3. What makes this different from other stalker films?
→ Explores the psychology of self-delusion vs. romantic obsession
4. Will there be a sequel?
→ No announcements yet, but Lifetime often continues popular thrillers
5. Is this based on a true story?
→ While fictional, it mirrors real cases of erotomania and obsession
Why This Lifetime Movie Stands Out
Unlike typical stalker narratives, Wife Stalker delves into:
– The pathology of self-deception
– How fantasy can override reality
– The collateral damage of obsession
With Röhm’s signature tense direction and Pulliam’s transformative performance, this promises to be one of Lifetime’s most psychologically complex thrillers of 2025.
