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Gospel of Deceit

Release
2006
Genre
Drama
Alexandra Paul
Emily Wendell

A preacher invites a drifter to stay with his family, unsettling his wife. Her initial misgivings gradually become an attraction that threatens their marriage.

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Cast & crew

Alexandra Paul
Emily Wendell

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Photos

Alexandra poses with three actresses (l-r: Lisa Berry, Jane Spidell, Zoie Palmer) amid a crowd scene.
Corey Sevier, who plays Alexandra's illicit lover, in the movie's last scene.
Traci Loader, makeup artist, sprays on Alexandra's foundation.
"The people who design my look: l-r: George (hair), Traci (makeup), Alexandra, Emma (wardrobe), Anya (makeup)"
"My wonderful stand-in, Olya, with me."
Alexandra with Steena, who kept the crew & cast fed, and who made Alexandra protein shakes & peanut butter crackers every day.
"Between scenes, the actors and background actors huddle around the heater...it was rainy, windy and cold, but all jackets come off before we shoot, as it was supposed to be spring."
JC Mackenzie, director Tim Bond and Alexandra
Alexandra met Oscar the cat when she was filming Love Thy Neighbor, and she fell in love. Here, Cameron and Brian drop off their cat, Oscar, at Alexandra's hotel room for a one-night sleepover!
Alexandra with Meaghan Wilkinson
Alexandra with her movie husband, JC Mackenzie, and snow!
It is supposed to be spring! l-r: Julie Watson, Jane Spidell and Alexandra
The crew shoots at night, verrrrrry cold!
Director Tim Bond directs Alexandra and Meaghan Wilkinson.
The actors playing Alexandra and JC’s characters in their youth (Ian Blackwood and Asia Vieira).
Alexandra gets a touch-up from makeup artist Traci Loader.
Corey Sevier plays Alexandra’s young lover.
Alexandra’s character, Emily, has a nervous breakdown and is comforted by her husband (JC Mackenzie).
"Makeup artist Traci Loader makes my eyes redder."
"It snowed that night and I was only in a sheet…"
"… But they kept me warm between takes (that is an electric blanket around me and hot packs on my feet)"
"Corey Sevier is one of the most professional actors I have ever worked with. And he is very, very nice."
George does Alexandra’s hair between shots, while Traci the makeup artist lends her mirror.
Setting up the shot.
"l-r: Zoie Palmer, Jane Spidell, Alexandra and Kate Campbell fake being avid sewers! We had a lot of girl talk between takes…"
"A confrontation scene with Corey Sevier."
Emma (wardrobe), Traci (makeup) and George (hair) get Alexandra ready under the stills photographer’s watchful eye.
Alexandra with Tony Thatcher, the 1st Assistant Director, who also took 99% of these photos. Thank you, Tony!
JC Mackenzie and Alexandra shoot a driving scene on the stage – the moving background will be inserted later to make it look like they are outside and really driving!
Between takes
JC Mackenzie and Alexandra between takes.
Shooting the “driving” scene.
Alexandra poses with three actresses (l-r: Lisa Berry, Jane Spidell, Zoie Palmer) amid a crowd scene.
Alexandra poses with three actresses (l-r: Lisa Berry, Jane Spidell, Zoie Palmer) amid a crowd scene.