Idol (2006)

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.

Idol is a 2006 movie. Directed by Mike Heim, Christopher Long. Main cast: Amber Alexander, Adriano Aragon, John Arrington, Branton Box, Richard Burns. Runtime: 85 minutes. Its average rating is 2.5 out of 10, from 4 votes.