# Release of Jimmy Stewart biopic ‘Jimmy’

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-jimmy-stewart-biopic-jimmy
> Updated: 2026-10-14T19:07:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The biographical film ‘Jimmy’, directed by Aaron Burns, follows the life of American actor Jimmy Stewart. The narrative spans his Academy Award win for ‘The Philadelphia Story’, his service as a combat pilot and colonel in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and his eventual return to Hollywood for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.

KJ Apa stars as Stewart, receiving praise from Stewart’s daughter, Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, for an interpretation that avoids mere impersonation. The film’s final trailer has been released, featuring a cast that includes Max Casella, Jason Alexander, and Kara Killmer. ‘Jimmy’ is scheduled to premiere in select U.S. theaters on November 6.

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### 2026-10-14: KJ Apa stars in new Jimmy Stewart biopic ‘Jimmy’

KJ Apa stars in the new biopic ‘Jimmy’, which follows actor James Stewart’s life from his WWII military service to his legendary film career. The film hits U.S. theaters in November.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kj-apa-stars-in-new-jimmy-stewart-biopic-jimmy

### 2026-10-11: KJ Apa earns praise from Jimmy Stewart's daughter for upcoming biopic

Kelly Stewart-Harcourt has commended KJ Apa’s performance in the upcoming biopic ‘Jimmy’, which depicts the life and WWII military service of her father, actor Jimmy Stewart.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kj-apa-earns-praise-from-jimmy-stewarts-daughter-for-upcoming-biopic

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