Idol (2006)

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Idol on IMDb 5.7/10 83 votes

Released:
2006-06-08

Overview:
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.

Directors:
Mike Heim, Christopher Long

Runtime:
1h 25min

Genre:

  • 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