The movie “Idol”, released in 2006 is a comedy which brightens the spotlight on the world of television series casting. Honoring the narrative of a gay actor cast in a gay role of a fictional show, the movie reveals interesting facts about its production and actors such as Amber Alexander, Adriano Aragon, and John Arrington.
Where it Filmed?
The movie takes the viewer across several filming locations in California, USA. These include the ever-popular Hamburger Haven on Santa Monica Boulevard, as well as other sites across West Hollywood and Los Angeles. More details on the specific filming dates are not available at the moment.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Amber Alexander | Mom #2 |
| Adriano Aragon | German Thug #2 |
| John Arrington | Damsel #2 |
| Branton Box | Damsel #1 |
| Starr Campbell | Wardrobe |
| Scott Conner | Make-up |
| Jill Crenshaw | Lesbian Advocate |
| Gabrielle Docktor | The Idol’s Assistant |
| Erica Drummond | Teen #1 |
| Yuri Elvin | Russian Spy #1 |
| Jordan Feldman | The Publicist |
| Vanessa Goldberg | Teen #3 |
| Adam Haggerty | Photographer’s Assistant |
| Dane Hanson | The Manager |
| Danielle Hartnett | Interviewer #2 |
| Joey Herman | German Spy |
| Samantha Harris | Morman’s Friend |
| Dale Hersh | Concierge #1 |
| Steve Hnatiuk | Producer |
| Tara Jensen | Girlfriend |
| Rusty Joiner | Actor |
| Isa Jonay | German Thug #1 |
| Tarpon London | Gay Man on Street |
| Christopher Long | Documentarian |
| Vanessa Mason | Hair |
| Chris Mastro | Man on Street |
| Matt McDonald | Photographer #3 |
| Jessie McNamara | Nun #1 |
| Derek Mehn | The Publicist’s Assistant |
| Evan Miller | Documentary Assistant |
| Todd Milliner | Head of Network |
| Scott Victor Nelson | Kerry Mitchell |
| Eddie Pence | Interviewer #1 |
| Sam Rubin | Self |
| David Sandercott | Model #1 |
| Dave Shalansky | The Agent |
| Christopher Showerman | Self |
| Sarah Tiana | Photographer#1 |
| Phalana Tiller | Woman on Street |
| David Ury | Japanese Photographer |
| Holli Voss-Bass | Nun #2 |
| Beau Wilson | Interviewer #4 |
| Danny Wynands | Russian Guard #2 |
| Jennifer Ann Burton | Pam Johnson – Casting Directors |
| Greg Lindsay | Tommy Thompson – Casting Director |
| Jason Boegh | Mormon (uncredited) |
| Barry Chandler | Basher #2 (uncredited) |
| Antony Rowan Galvan | Man on the Bike (uncredited) |
| Christopher Hartmann | Russian Guard #3 (uncredited) |
| Mike Heim | Camera Operator (uncredited) |
| Patrick Miner | Basher #1 (uncredited) |
| Joe Nicchi | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Daniel Toscano | Basher (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is noted for being a farce about television series casting processes.
- “Idol” was directed by Mike Heim and Christopher Long.
- The movie became the first for Scott Victor Nelson, who portayed the character Kerry Mitchell.
- The comedy also seems to have invisible ties to the cinema world as it references “The Odd Couple” from 1968.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
