Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story on Lifetime (2023)

Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story is an original Lifetime movie coming to the 2023 lineup this September. It will follow other originals such as How She Caught a Killer and Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard. Get details on the cast, see a trailer, and photos now.

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What is the Movie About?

Devoted to her husband, kids and faith, Barbara Weaver (Miranda MacDougall, The Flash) was content leading a traditional life in her conservative Ohio Amish community—with no modern conveniences. Her husband Eli (EP, Luke Macfarlane, Bros), however, wanted the things that were forbidden to him as an Amish man. He gave into the temptations of women and technology, leading a secret life with the online alias “Amish Stud” to meet with women
outside of his marriage bed. Eli found his pick of curious women fascinated by the Amish lifestyle, and often spoke to his mistresses about his desire to kill his wife. When Barbara is found dead from a shotgun wound, all eyes turn to Eli.

But with his rock solid alibi, investigators had nowhere to turn, until they discover Eli had a secret cell phone. Their investigations led them to Barb Raber (Kirsten Vangsness, Criminal Minds), a married Conservative Mennonite who had been having an affair with Eli and who was plotting with him to murder his wife. Ultimately, it is up to the detectives investigating the crime to find justice for Barbara Weaver.

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The Cast List

Brad Abramenko… Jeremiah Peters
Karolina Cubitt… Tamara
Clare Filipow… Abigail
Mark Krysko… Detective Maxwell
Miranda MacDougall… Barbara Weaver
Luke Macfarlane… Eli Weaver
Magalie… Angel
Ryder Miller… Harley
Lilliana Rose Nekrash… Sarah
Kirsten Vangsness… Barb Raber

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Who’s Who?

Luke Macfarlane as Eli Weaver

Luke Macfarlane stars a Eli Weaver in the Lifetime true story. He is a 43 year old Canadian-American actor. Macfarlane recently starred as leading man in the motion picture, Bros. He also recently welcomed a baby girl into his family. Her name is Tess Eleanor Macfarlane.

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Miranda MacDougall as Barbara Weaver

Miranda MacDougall is a Canadian-American actor.  She is best recognized for her role in The Flash.  In real life, Miranda is married to her director husband, Callum Gunn.  “Real love, baby. You’re the magic,” she captioned a black and white photo of the couple all dressed up.

And yes she looks a little different out of her Amish wardrobe that she wore for the movie.

Kirsten Vangsness as Barbara Raber

Kirsten plays Barbara Raber, Eli Weaver’s love interest on “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story.” Kirsten Vangsness is a 51 year old actor.  She is affectionately called “baby girl” by Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds.  Kirsten hails from Pasadena, California and is 5’7”.  Fans are excited to see her in a completely different role in this Lifetime movie playing Barbara Raber than as Analyst Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds.

[Read Also: Where is Barbara Raber Now from Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story on Lifetime?]

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Movie Trailer for Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story

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When Does the Movie Premiere?

Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story will first premiere on Lifetime Channel on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8pm EST.

Next up on the “Ripped from the Headlines” movie event on Lifetime is Buying Back My Daughter on Oct 7, 2023.

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