Popstar is a 2005 American film directed by Richard Gabai and written by Timothy Barton. The direct-to-video film features singer Aaron Carter in his only lead role in a feature film. The premiere was held in The Woodlands, Texas. Popstar was filmed in Calabasas, California, at A.C. Stelle Middle School and the Commons.
Plot
Jane Brighton (Alana Austin) is a high school math whiz obsessed with J.D. McQueen (Aaron Carter), a teen music sensation whose parents have sent him back to public high school to improve his declining grades. J.D. risks missing a critical summer tour that could ruin his musical career. To get help with math, he builds a relationship with Jane.
Cast
Aaron Carter as J.D. McQueen
Alana Austin as Jane Brighton
Nicki Foxx as London
David Cassidy as Grant
Kimberly Kevon Williams as Abby Banks
Adrianne Palicki as Whitney Addison
Mary Elise Hayden as Bobette
Deena Dill as Faith Brighton
Andrew Stevens as Professor Brighton
Natalia Livingston as Mary Brighton
Leif Garrett as Janitor
Tracy Scoggins as Judy McQueen
Vanessa Angel as Diane
Rachel Thorp as Samantha Brighton
Rick Thomas as Mr. Overton
Former 1970s teen idols David Cassidy and Leif Garrett appear in supporting roles as J.D.'s manager and a philosophical janitor. Other famous actors appearing in the film are Andrew Stevens, Tracy Scoggins, Natalia Livingston, Tom Bosley and Stella Stevens. Former Backstreet Boys and NSYNC manager, Lou Pearlman appears in an uncredited cameo at the end of the film.
Soundtrack
The Popstar soundtrack was released October 18, 2005, and features Carter in "Saturday Night" (live), "Enuff Of Me", "I Want Candy" (live), "One Better" (live), and "Do You Remember" (live).