Washington, Sep 16: ‘Charmed’ star Alyssa Milano has signed up to star in Wisegal, a Lifetime Original movie.

The film is based on the real-life story of a widow who becames a trusted messenger for the Mafia.

Milano will play Patty Montanari, a widow with two young sons who becomes romantically involved with Frank Russo, a captain in a Brooklyn crime family who persuades her to work for the organization as a courier transporting millions of dollars from Canada into the U.S.

When Patty learns that Frank has murdered his son, she begins to fear for her life and her sons' lives.

The movie, which will premiere early next year, will be executive produced by Joe Pistone, a real FBI agent who infiltrated the mob.

Lifetime Networks president of entertainment Susanne Daniels said that the network was enthusiastic about having Milano in a Lifetime project.

"We have been looking for the right project for her great talent, and she's ideal as the star of this riveting story," Hollywood Reporter quoted Daniels, as saying.

"Wisegal" will be directed by Jerry Ciccoritti and scripted by Shelley Evans. (With Inputs from ANI)