Raquel Laguna/ SUCOPRESS. Actor John Michael Finley stars in I Can Only Imagine 2, directed by Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle. In this interview, John Michael talks about the biggest emotional challenge in returning to his role. Bart Millard, American singer and leader of the band MercyMe, talks about the message he hopes audiences take away from this sequel. And actor Sammy Dell talks about his character Sam and his relationship with his father in the film. The movie follows Bart Millard of MercyMe in the aftermath of the breakout success of I Can Only Imagine. With sold-out arenas, a devoted fan base, and a thriving career, Bart seems to be living the dream. As Bart navigates a new health diagnosis affecting Sam, he tries to keep his family grounded while his wife Shannon remains a steady source of strength and optimism. With Sam, and newcomer Tim Timmons, joining the band on a major tour, Bart must balance fatherhood and fame while encouraging his son to find his own voice. Actors Milo Ventimiglia, Dennis Quaid, Sophie Skelton, Arielle Kebbel, Joshua Bassett and Trace Adkins also star in I Can Only Imagine 2, in theaters on February 20th.