James Stewart's Daughter Praises KJ Apa in Biopic Jimmy
Kelly Stewart-Harcourt called KJ Apa's portrayal of her father eerie and made a cameo in the film, which premieres Nov. 6.
Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, daughter of James Stewart, praised KJ Apa's portrayal of her father in the biopic Jimmy, which premieres Nov. 6, according to Deadline.
Stewart-Harcourt said seeing Apa in character while filming in Ireland was eerie. She also made a cameo in the film.
Aaron Burns directed Jimmy, and Justin Strawhand wrote the screenplay. Apa said It's a Wonderful Life was a big source of inspiration for his performance.
Stewart's Legacy
James Stewart won an Oscar for The Philadelphia Story before enlisting as a combat pilot in the U.S. Army Air Force at the beginning of World War II. In 1946, he played George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
Quick answers
When does Jimmy premiere?
Jimmy premieres Nov. 6.
Who directed the James Stewart biopic Jimmy?
Aaron Burns directed the film, from a screenplay by Justin Strawhand.
Did James Stewart's daughter appear in Jimmy?
Yes, Kelly Stewart-Harcourt made a cameo in the film.