Playing With Fire: Know Everything About the Suspenseful film About Dangerous Obsession

When love turns into obsession, it threatens to destroy everything, even the person one loves. Lifetime is bringing a tale of madness mixed with love that will almost destroy the woman a firefighter claims to want. This suspenseful drama is all set to explore where love ends, and obsession begins. 

When a married couple realizes that their savior has turned into their tormentor, they will have to do everything possible to escape his grasp. But when his actions turn violent, the already traumatized couple might have to go beyond their limits to save themselves. 

Excited to find out more about this film? In this article, we will discuss everything we know about it. Also, keep checking in as we will update this space with the latest details when they get released. 

Release date and Where to Watch

Playing with Fire premieres on Sunday, Mar. 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET on Lifetime. 

What is Playing With Fire About?

Playing With Fire explores the dark side of obsession and attraction. This thriller follows a married couple who have an ideal relationship. But their relationship gets tested when after a near-fatal fire, a firefighter tries to come in between them. He plays mind games and uses psychological manipulation to end their marriage just so that he can win the wife’s affections. 

When simple flirtations transform into dangerous manipulations, can the couple fight back to protect their marriage and lives? With an obsessive suitor who will stop at nothing to have the wife, they will have to put everything on the line to escape. The film explores the psychological torment inflicted by a near-fatal accident and also by the one who is supposed to be their rescuer. 

Who is Starring in Playing With Fire?

• Kirsten Comerford as Natalie Collins
• Stephen Adekolu as Jack
• Brett Geddes as Loughlin Collins
• Aury Barnett as Rick
• Rachel Sellan as Alison
• Shanna Armogan as Alesha
• Dean Hagopian as Mr. Benson
• Mich Ward as Mike
• Shannon McDonough as Mandy
• Deklon Roberts as Tony

Playing With Fire Trailer

A trailer hasn’t been released yet, but we will update this space with it as soon as it is. 

Production Details

Playing With Fire was filmed in Ontario, specifically in and around Ottawa. Principal photography got underway on August 10, 2024, and was wrapped up by the end of the same month.

Behind the Scenes 

Playing with Fire is directed by Alexandre Carrière, with a script by Caroline Portu. Sebastian Battro, Tom Berry, and Barbara Fisher are the executive producers, while Steve Boisvert and Brendan McNeill are the producers. Maude Schoblocher is the assistant editor, while the music is by Michel DeMars. Cinematographer Mathieu Provost posted this behind-the-scenes glimpse below:

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