Idol (2006)
A freak accident catapults an unknown actor into stardom. But how long will his lies keep everyone at bay?
85 min
Farce about the casting of a gay actor in a gay role on a television series which had previously been played by a straight man. When the original star of a fictional gay-themed action series called "Espionage" unexpectedly dies, network executives go looking for a new actor. They cast Kerry Mitchell (Scott Victor Nelson), unknown, but also openly gay. They spin the idea of an openly gay actor playing a gay role is something new and refreshing. As Kerry gets prepared for the media onslaught, he is also hiding something which could ruin everything! Also starring Matthew Jett Schaefer and Gabrielle Docktor in this independent "mocumentary" style film co-written and co-directed by Mike Heim and Christopher Long.
- Release date
- June 8, 2006
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Amber Alexander as Mom #2
- Adriano Aragon as German Thug #2
- John Arrington as Damsel #2
- Branton Box as Damsel #1
- Richard Burns as Model #3
- Starr Campbell as Wardrobe
- Scott Conner as Make-up
- Jill Crenshaw as Lesbian Advocate
- Gabrielle Docktor as The Idol's Assistant
- Erica Drummond as Teen #1
Crew
- Mike Heim · Director
- Christopher Long · Director
- Dane Hanson · Writer
- Mike Heim · Writer
- Christopher Long · Writer
- Scott Victor Nelson · Writer
- Mike Heim · Producer
- Christopher Long · Producer
- Scott Victor Nelson · Producer
- Christopher Long · Composer
- Blake Magdits · Composer
- Anthony Morejon · Composer
- Ryan Renner · Composer
- Frits De Jong · Cinematographer
- Ruben Russ · Cinematographer
- Scott Brewster · Editor
- Blake Magdits · Editor
- Anthony Morejon · Editor
- Kristen Flores · Production designer