Overview

• KJ Apa has been cast to play James Stewart in “Jimmy,” portraying his Academy Award–winning rise in Hollywood, wartime service and return in It’s a Wonderful Life.
• The supporting ensemble features Jason Alexander as Louis B. Mayer, Max Casella as Frank Capra, Sarah Drew as Hedda Hopper, Julian Works as Second Lieutenant Martinez and Jen Lilley as Stewart’s wife Gloria.
• Aaron Burns directs from a Justin Strawhand screenplay, with production led by Burns & Co. alongside Redted Media.
• Kelly Stewart-Harcourt serves as executive producer and has publicly endorsed Apa’s casting, highlighting his passion for honoring her father’s legacy.
• Backed by Screen Ireland incentives, the film will begin shooting in West Cork next month and is slated for a U.S. theatrical release in November 2026.