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    A Guide to the ‘Brazen’ Heroes — and Suspects

    The film, starring Alyssa Milano, is based on the Nora Roberts novel ‘Brazen Virtue.’

    By Marisa Roffman
    Jan. 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.

Actress Alyssa Milano from 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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Actor Sam Page from Brazen

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.

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A picture of actress Emilie Ullerup from the cast of Brazen

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.

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A picture of actor David Lewis from Brazen

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.

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Actor Daniel Diemer from Brazen

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.

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Actor Matthew Finlan from Brazen

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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