The film will chronicle Stewart's rise in Hollywood, including winning an Academy Award for his work in "The Philadelphia Story", before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a combat pilot at the beginning of World War II. Not long after his return home, he starred in Frank Capra's 1946 classic "It's a Wonderful Life".
The ensemble cast also includes 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.
Burns had this to say about the project: "We all know him from 'It's A Wonderful Life', but as I discovered his real-life story as a World War II military hero, I realized Jimmy’s life makes for an amazing movie. I'm truly honored that Kelly Stewart-Harcourt and the Stewart family have entrusted Burns & Co. to share 'Jimmy' with the world, and I’m excited to see KJ Apa and the rest of our amazing cast bring this story to life.".
Stewart's daughter Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, who also serves as an executive producer on the film, said the following: "My family and I are delighted and excited that KJ Apa has agreed to play my father in this film. In addition to his considerable acting skills, KJ's enthusiasm for the project will only add to the energy and depth he will bring to the role".
Apa added: "I have always been a huge James Stewart fan and feel so honored I get to bring his story to life. As someone from New Zealand, I've long admired that generation of American men who stood for patriotism, integrity, and a deep sense of duty. It is important to me to give back to a country that has given me so much, and what better way to do that than by honoring a man who served it with great honor."
Executive producers also include former Sony executive Andre Caraco, Jack McClintock, Bob Gordon, Sam Juergens, Amy K. Mitchell, Edwina Forkin, Kip Konwiser, Walter Krumm III and Brian Williams.
Apa can next be seen in Lasse Hallstrom's "The Map That Leads to You" opposite Madelyn Cline. The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on August 20th.
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