The cast of Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' expects filming to restart in weeks after a production pause for a domestic violence investigation. Multiple sources indicate the cast's concerns have been addressed, though network executives have yet to decide. The pause stemmed from allegations involving cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
Production on the reality series halted during a police investigation into domestic violence claims between Taylor Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen. Paul recently filed a restraining order against Mortensen. The cast supported the pause initially but now reports a consensus that issues have been resolved, prompting efforts to resume the fifth season swiftly to avoid disrupting summer schedules. Multiple sources told TMZ the cast anticipates cameras rolling again soon, pending network approval. An insider noted Hulu executives remain undecided on the show's future and remaining episodes. Cast member Miranda recently shared a social media photo with filming equipment, aiming to generate fan excitement and pressure ABC Signature, the production company. Police findings from the abuse probe sit with the district attorney for potential charges. Separately, the production hired a third-party investigator for unspecified cast accusations beyond on-show drama; its status remains unclear. Taylor Frankie Paul's 'The Bachelorette' season was also affected by unrelated 2023 domestic violence video footage published by TMZ, a topic addressed in the 'Mormon Wives' premiere.
