*We caught up with director Tim Reid to dish on his latest project, Lifetime’s original movie “Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall.”
Starring Robin “The Lady of Rage” Allen, Shane Johnson, and Ian Bohen, the biopic delves into the dramatic pop culture journey of Youree Dell Harris, better known as Miss Cleo. Set against the backdrop of the late 1990s, the show explores how Harris, a single mother, became a cultural icon through her role at the Psychic Readers Network. However, her success was marred by allegations of fraud against the network, leading to a tumultuous battle to clear her name.
As we reported earlier, Miss Cleo called herself a voodoo priestess and regularly appeared on the Psychic Readers Network, where she gained a cult following. She became especially famous for her trademark line “Call me now!” which she uttered with a Jamaican accent.
“Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall” explores the many layers behind this complicated and charismatic figure, according to the news release.
Watch the trailer below.
Reid, renowned for his work on “Sister, Sister,” brings this compelling narrative to life, offering an unprecedented look into Miss Cleo’s storied past and the challenges she faced.
In our interview, Reid shared what initially drew him to the compelling story of Miss Cleo and his decision to bring it to the screen. He discussed the challenges of balancing the different aspects of her life, from her meteoric rise to fame as a beloved television psychic to the controversies that later surrounded her. Reid also provided insights into the casting process, highlighting why Robin was the perfect choice to portray Miss Cleo, capturing both her charisma and the complexities of her character.
Watch what he had to in the exclusive video below.
“Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall” debuted on Lifetime on Aug. 10, and if you missed it, you can watch without cable with a 7-day Free Trial of Philo, for instant access to Lifetime and other cable channels. You can also watch the movie via DIRECTV Stream, with subscriptions starting at $49.99 per month for a limited time.
“Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall” debuted on Prime Video a day after its Lifetime premiere.
Watch our conversation with Tim Reid below.
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