Jimmy (2026 film)

Jimmy
Jimmy
	Teaser poster
Directed by	Aaron Burns
Written by	Justin Strawhand
Produced by	Aaron Burns
Starring	KJ Apa ; Jason Alexander ; Max Casella ; Sarah Drew ; Julian Works ;
Cinematography	James Mather
Production; companies	Burns & Co. Entertainment
Release date	November 6, 2026;
Country	United States
Language	English

Last updated January 06, 2026

Jimmy is an upcoming American biographical drama film written by Justin Strawhand, directed by Aaron Burns and starring KJ Apa as James Stewart.

Cast

KJ Apa as James Stewart ^[1]
Jason Alexander as Louis B. Mayer ^[1]
Max Casella as Frank Capra ^[1]
Sarah Drew as Hedda Hopper ^[1]
Julian Works as Second Lieutenant Martinez^[1]
Jen Lilley as Gloria Stewart ^[1]
Neal McDonough as Alexander Stewart^[2]
Christopher McDonald as Lionel Barrymore ^[2]
Rob Riggle as U.S. Army Colonel Terrill^[2]
Kara Killmer as Lady Julia^[2]
Jemma Donovan as Ginger Rogers ^[2]

Production

In August 2025, it was announced that KJ Apa, Jason Alexander, Sarah Drew, Max Casella, Julian Works and Jen Lilley were cast in the film.^[1]

In September 2025, it was announced that Neal McDonough, Christopher McDonald, Rob Riggle, Kara Killmer and Jemma Donovan were cast in the film.^[2] That same month, it was announced that filming occurred in West Cork.^[3] Filming continued in West Cork in October 2025.^[4]

Release

The film is expected to be released on November 6, 2026.^[5]

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Malkin, Marc (August 5, 2025). "KJ Apa to Star as Jimmy Stewart in Biopic (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
1 2 3 4 5 6 London, Rob (September 2, 2025). "'Tulsa King' and 'Chicago Fire' Stars Join KJ Apa's Jimmy Stewart Biopic". Collider. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
↑ Cloonan, Patrick (September 5, 2025). "Filming begins for 'Jimmy' Stewart biopic in Ireland". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
↑ Michael, Neil (October 4, 2025). "Inside the world of film extras in West Cork: The locals starring in Hollywood movie Jimmy". Irish Examiner. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
↑ Earl, William (December 17, 2025). "Jimmy Stewart Biopic Poster Reveals KJ Apa as Iconic 'It's a Wonderful Life' Star (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

External links

Jimmy at IMDb

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[malkin-1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Malkin, Marc (August 5, 2025). "KJ Apa to Star as Jimmy Stewart in Biopic (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

[london-2] 1 2 3 4 5 6 London, Rob (September 2, 2025). "'Tulsa King' and 'Chicago Fire' Stars Join KJ Apa's Jimmy Stewart Biopic". Collider. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

[3] Cloonan, Patrick (September 5, 2025). "Filming begins for 'Jimmy' Stewart biopic in Ireland". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

[4] Michael, Neil (October 4, 2025). "Inside the world of film extras in West Cork: The locals starring in Hollywood movie Jimmy". Irish Examiner. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

[5] Earl, William (December 17, 2025). "Jimmy Stewart Biopic Poster Reveals KJ Apa as Iconic 'It's a Wonderful Life' Star (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

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