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Jimmy Stewart’s Daughter Praises KJ Apa’s Performance in Biopic
KJ Apa plays actor and military aviator Jimmy Stewart in the biopic “Jimmy.”
Stewart’s daughter, Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, praised Apa’s performance after seeing him in character while she filmed a cameo.
She said he brought her father to life without simply copying his distinctive way of speaking.
The film follows Stewart after his Academy Award win for “The Philadelphia Story,” as he joined the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.
He flew combat missions in Europe before returning home and playing George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
The story connects Stewart’s celebrated acting career with his wartime service.
“Jimmy” is set to open in theaters on Nov.
6.
KJ Apa plays James Stewart in the forthcoming biopic Jimmy, which is scheduled to open in theaters Nov. 6.
Stewart’s daughter, Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, praised Apa’s performance and said he brought her father to life without impersonating him.
She recalled that seeing Apa in character while filming the movie felt eerie.
Jimmy follows Stewart from his Academy Award win for The Philadelphia Story through his World War II service and return to acting.
The film is directed by Aaron Burns and also features Stewart-Harcourt in a cameo.
- Who
- KJ Apa portrays James Stewart, and Stewart’s daughter Kelly Stewart-Harcourt praised his performance.
- What
- Stewart-Harcourt endorsed Apa’s portrayal in the biopic Jimmy.
- When
- The film is scheduled to open in theaters Nov. 6.
- Where
- Stewart-Harcourt filmed her cameo in Ireland, according to Deadline.
- Why
- She said Apa channels her father without doing an impersonation.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
So I don’t see how they could have found anybody better.
it was eerie
The goal is to give an honest performance while not being impressionistic.
Stewart won an Academy Award for The Philadelphia Story.
Stewart served as a combat pilot and flew 20 missions over Europe, according to Variety.
Stewart returned to the screen as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life.
Jimmy is scheduled to open in theaters.
- Portraying James Stewart
- KJ Apa
- Stewart’s daughter
- Kelly Stewart-Harcourt
- Director
- Aaron Burns
- Theatrical release
- Nov. 6
- Stewart’s wartime service
- 20 missions over Europe
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