US EditionKJ Apa to Star as WWII Veteran Jimmy Stewart in Biopic
WEST CORK, IRELAND, AUG 5 – The biopic highlights Stewart’s World War II service and Hollywood success, with executive producer Kelly Stewart-Harcourt backing the project and filming supported by Screen Ireland.
- KJ Apa will star as James Stewart in the biopic Jimmy, with filming starting September 1 in West Cork, Ireland, and a U.S. release in November 2026.
- The film portrays Stewart's rise in Hollywood, his World War II service as a combat pilot, and his status as a beloved American icon after starring in It's a Wonderful Life.
- Director Aaron Burns discovered Stewart's military heroism and said Stewart truly embodied the everyman, while Stewart's daughter Kelly Stewart-Harcourt is executive producer.
- Apa, a New Zealand native, expressed his deep admiration for James Stewart and feels privileged to portray his story, noting his respect for the patriotism and sense of duty exemplified by Stewart’s generation.
- The film aims to share Stewart's inspiring life widely, highlighting his acting achievements and wartime service, suggesting a renewed appreciation for this American cultural figure.
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