The Imposter

The Imposter (2008)

The Imposter deals with the lifestyle and subsequent breakdown of a Christian rock singer. Kevin Max stars as Johnny C, a talented singer who is addicted to oxycodone. After his wife and child leave him, Johnny is fired from the band by leader James, played by Jeff Deyo. Johnny tries to make it on his own but gets swindled by a sleazy record producer and beat up by his drug suppliers. Finally out of options, Johnny travels home to see if his family will take him back.

Date of release
2008-10-12
TMDB
4.5 / 10 (2)
Director
Daniel Millican

Casting

Interesting facts

The Imposter is a 2008 Christian film that was shot in January and February 2008 in and around Burleson, Texas. The movie stars Kevin Max, Kerry Livgren, and Jeff Deyo, and is produced by Jeff Rodgers and Daniel Millican, who also wrote and directed it.

Production

The film is a contemporary take on the parable of the Prodigal Son. It is Millican's fourth feature film. He wrote the script in mid-2007 and began to cast later in the same year. Troy Baker, the producer of the film, was a friend of Kevin Max and recommended him to Millican. In addition, Millican, Baker, and producer Jeff Rodgers approached Kerry Livgren and Jeff Deyo to round out the principals.

Veteran Hollywood actor Tom Wright has been in Millican's films. Millican relied heavily on director of photography Ron Gonzalez for the look, locations, and production value.

Troy Baker said the movie was terrible and he cope with filming this movie by playing "Uncharted."

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