Overview
- Apa, best known for starring in Riverdale, said he feels honored to bring Stewart’s story to life and praised the actor’s patriotism and sense of duty.
- Aaron Burns directs and produces from a Justin Strawhand script, with principal photography supported by Screen Ireland and a U.S. release slated for November 2026.
- Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, James Stewart’s daughter, endorsed Apa’s casting and emphasized the family’s excitement about the project.
- The ensemble cast 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.
- Fans have shared mixed reactions online, with some questioning Apa’s fit for the role and others predicting an awards-worthy performance.