Brazen Film Netflix Character Guide - Netflix Tudum
- Illustration by Max-o-maticThe film, starring Alyssa Milano, is based on the Nora Roberts novel ‘Brazen Virtue.’By Marisa RoffmanJan. 18, 2022
In Brazen, novelist Grace comes home at the request of her sister, Kathleen. At first, things are going well: Grace meets Kathleen’s neighbor, Ed, a local detective who happens to be a big fan of Grace’s work and even takes her out on a date. But after Kathleen is murdered, Grace and Ed must team up to solve the case.
The film is based on the 1988 book Brazen Virtue by Nora Roberts, making it the 12th title of Roberts’ to be adapted to the screen.
In every good mystery, there’s a list of suspects. Here’s a breakdown of the friends and foes at play in Brazen.
Alyssa Milano as Grace Miller
The Character: Grace is a bestselling mystery author, who finds herself using her investigative skills when her sister is killed. She teams up with Detective Jennings, and sparks fly.
The Performer: Milano has starred in TV shows like Charmed and Who’s the Boss, as well as films like Fear and New Year’s Eve.
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Sam Page as Detective Ed Jennings
The Character: Ed, a fan of Grace’s novels, jumps at the chance to take her out on a date after their chance meeting. But their big night is ruined when he brings her home to discover Kathleen’s dead body. Ed and Grace then have to team up to figure out who killed Kathleen — and why.
The Performer: Page’s credits include The Bold Type, House of Cards, Mad Men, Switched at Birth and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Follow Page on Twitter and Instagram.
Emilie Ullerup as Kathleen
The Character: While battling a bitter divorce and custody battle, high school teacher Kathleen moonlights as Desiree, a webcam dominatrix. But when Kathleen is killed, her secrets begin to come to light.
The Performer: Ullerup has appeared in the Signed, Sealed, Delivered film series, as well as TV shows Chesapeake Shores and Sanctuary.
Follow Ullerup on Twitter and Instagram.
David Lewis as Jonathan
The Character: Jonathan, Kathleen’s estranged husband, quickly becomes a suspect in her murder. However, suspicion shifts when other webcam girls also wind up dead.
The Performer: Lewis has appeared on TV shows like Harper's Island, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce and Morning Show Mysteries.
Follow Lewis on Twitter and Instagram.
Daniel Diemer as Rand
The Character: Rand is a high school student of Kathleen’s. His lies put him on Grace and Ed’s radar early in the investigation.
The Performer: Diemer previously starred in the film The Half of It, as well as the TV series Sacred Lies.
Follow Diemer on Twitter and Instagram.
Matthew Finlan as Jerald
The Character: Jerald is another student of Kathleen’s, whose help proves vital to the murder investigation.
The Performer: Finlan's credits include guest spots on TV shows including Grand Army, Nurses and October Faction.
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