Bill Pullman to Play Alex Murdaugh in Lifetime’s 500th Original Movie

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Lifetime has unveiled their fall Ripped From the Headlines lineup. The network will feature seven original movies, including their 500th original movie.

For the milestone, Lifetime will hold a two-night event for Murdaugh Murders: The Movie, led by Bill Pullman playing Alex Murdaugh, the powerful South Carolina lawyer, who turned out to be living a secret crime-filled life.

The Murdaugh case has been making headlines as of late, as the South Carolina man was found guilty in double homicide for killing his wife and son in March. Netflixs docuseries Murdaugh Murders:: A Southern Scandal debuted in February, as the case was ongoing. A second season will drop on the streaming service on Sept. 22.

Lifetimes Ripped From the Headlines slate kicks off on Sept. 16 and will all debut on Saturdays at 8 p.m. through October 28. This years lineup of films star Luke Macfarlane, Melissa Joan Hart, Sarah Drew, Meagan Good and Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix. All movies were filmed prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

See the full lineup below.

How She Caught a Killer

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Image Credit: A and E / Lifetime Cast: Sarah Drew (EP), Delilah Hamlin, Eric Keenleyside, Jamall Johnson

Synopsis: When rookie detective Linda Murphy overhears her boss talking about a serial killer targeting sex workers, she goes undercover and teams up with FBI agent Neil Carter to help solve the murders.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m.

Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard

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Image Credit: Albert Camicioli Cast: Emily Osment, Anna Hopkins, Ian Lake, Briar Nolet

Synopsis: Based on a true story, this follows Magen, a girl pretending to be pregnant at the same time as her longtime best friend, Heidi. However, when Heidi and her newborn daughter go missing, suspicious about Megans intentions are questioned.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m.

Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story

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Image Credit: Allister Foster Cast: Miranda MacDougall, Luke Macfarlane, Kirsten Vangsnes

Synopsis: Devoted wife and mother Barbara Weaver led a traditional life in her conservative Ohio Amish community. Her husband, however, gave into the temptations of women and technology forbidden to the community, leading a secret life online as the Amish Stud. Furthermore, he shared with mistresses his desire to kill his wife — something that made him the prime suspect when Barbara is found dead.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m.

Buying Back My Daughter

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Image Credit: Lifetime Cast: Meagan Good (EP), Roger Cross, Faith Wright, Ariana Madix

Synopsis: After a year of searching for their 16-year-old daughter, Dana and Curtis discover that she is listed for sale on an online escort ad. Immediately, they get to work to try and rescue her from her trafficker, working closely with a police officer who has a personal connection to the case.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m.

Murdaugh Murders: The Movie

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Image Credit: A and E / Lifetime Entertainment Cast: Bill Pullman, Lauren Robek, Curtis Tweedie, Donovan Stinson

Synopsis: Lifetimes 500th original movie follows the twisted story of the wealthy Murdaugh family and the crimes committed by Alex Murdaugh, who was found guilty in March in double homicide after killing his wife and son.

Date: Two-night event, Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.

Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story

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Image Credit: HOLLY DUNPHY / A+E Networks Cast: Wendi McLendon-Covey (EP), Rossif Sutherland

Synopsis: Vicky White, a lonely corrections officer falls for a prisoner and comes up with a plan to break him out of prison.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m.

Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story

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Image Credit: Lifetime Cast: Melissa Joan Hart (EP), Celina Meyers, Pressley Allard, Olivia Scriven, Connor McMahon

Synopsis: Told through three different perspectives, the movie follows the volatile relationship between three generations of women — and the hardships and toxic relationships each get involved with.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m.

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