American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
“10,000 PERFORMERS, ONE SUPERSTAR”
Synopsis
How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summer of 2002, that's exactly what producer Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment along with FremantleMedia did for Fox Television. Beginning with an open call for auditions in seven cities across the country, American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell narrowed a field of over 10,000 pop singer wannabes to one American Idol.
Top Cast
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Ryan Seacrest
Host
Brian Dunkleman
Host
Simon Cowell
Judge
Paula Abdul
Judge
Randy Jackson
Judge
Kelly Clarkson
Contestant / Winner
Justin Guarini
Contestant
Nikki McKibbin
Contestant
Tamyra Gray
Contestant
R.J. Helton
Contestant
Christina Christian
Contestant
Ryan Starr
Contestant
AJ Gil
Contestant
Jim Verraros
Contestant
EJay Day
Contestant
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Gowers
- Original Title
- American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Gowers
Simon Fuller, Cécile Frot-Coutaz, Simon Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Gowers
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Idol: The Search For A Superstar about?
How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summer of 2002, that's exactly what producer Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment along with FremantleMedia did for Fox Television. Beginning with an open call for auditions in seven cities across the country, American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell narrowed a field of over 10,000 pop singer wannabes to one American Idol.
Who directed American Idol: The Search For A Superstar?
American Idol: The Search For A Superstar was directed by Bruce Gowers.
Who stars in American Idol: The Search For A Superstar?
The principal cast of American Idol: The Search For A Superstar includes Ryan Seacrest, Brian Dunkleman, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson.
When was American Idol: The Search For A Superstar released and how long is it?
American Idol: The Search For A Superstar was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.