KJ Apa earns Jimmy Stewart family approval for biopic role
Kelly Stewart-Harcourt praised KJ Apa's casting as her father in the new 'Jimmy' film releasing on November 6.
Daughter praises actor portrayal
Kelly Stewart-Harcourt stated she found it eerie to watch her father's likeness brought to life by Apa. She told Entertainment Weekly that the cast could not have found anyone better for the part. Stewart-Harcourt noted that while impersonating her father is difficult, Apa channels his essence without doing a direct imitation.
Film covers military service
The upcoming movie chronicles Stewart's life from winning an Academy Award to his time in World War II. During the war, he flew 20 missions over Europe and achieved the rank of colonel before returning to acting. The narrative continues with his role as George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life after he came home.
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