Lifetime Drops Trailer, Sets Release Date for ‘Boy in the Walls’

*Lifetime has set an August 5 premiere date for “Boy in the Walls,” which tells the story of people who discover there is someone secretly living inside their home.

Directed by Emmy nominee Constance Zimmer, the film stars Ryan Michelle Bathe (End Game, Sylvie’s Love), Luke Camilleri (Hemlock Grove) Cassandra Sawtell (Disappearance in Yellowstone), Mikkal Karim-Fidler (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Jonathan Whitesell (The X-Files).

Here’s the official synopsis: “In Boy in the Walls, recently married Alisa Jensen (Ryan Michelle Bathe) has given up her vibrant Manhattan lifestyle for a quiet existence in rural Connecticut but struggling to adjust to her new role as a stepmother to Maya (Cassandra Sawtell) and Theo (Mikkal Karim-Fidler). Hoping this move can be a fresh start, Alisa finds herself cracking under the pressure with her husband Chris (Luke Camilleri) constantly away at work, limited job prospects, and a rebellious Maya to contend with. But when Alisa begins to hear strange noises in the house, she can’t shake the feeling that someone is always watching her. Alisa later makes a terrifying discovery of what is truly within the walls. Jonathan Whitesell stars as Joe, who is secretly watching Alisa and her family.”

As Urban Hollywood 411 reports, “Boy in the Walls” marks Zimmer’s directorial debut, after starring in Lifetime’s “UnReal” series and appearing in “Big Sky” and “House of Cards.”

Introducing the cast of #BoyInTheWalls…don’t miss the shocking premiere this Saturday at 8/7c only on Lifetime ???????? pic.twitter.com/CA5ZSIB0f3

— Lifetime (@lifetimetv) July 31, 2023

“I’m grateful to Lifetime for giving me the opportunity to executive produce and direct my first feature with them,” Zimmer shared in a statement. “They continue to be incredibly supportive of me, who could ask for anything more?”

“We absolutely loved working with Constance when she starred in UnReal and even prouder when she made her directorial debut with us through our Broader Focus initiative and has since continued to direct episodic series for others,” said Tanya Lopez, EVP, Scripted Content, Lifetime and LMN. “But we always love a good homecoming and thrilled she now gets to make her TV movie directorial debut for Lifetime too.“

“Boy in the Walls” premieres Saturday, Aug. 5 at 8p/7c on Lifetime.

Watch the trailer for the film via the YouTube clip above.

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