"How does it feel to be a legend, James?" "It's the best feeling in the world!" Burns & Co. has revealed the teaser trailer for a movie called
Jimmy, a very peculiar biopic look at the beloved actor
James Stewart – aka
Jimmy Stewart – and his early years as a pilot during World War II before going on to make
It's a Wonderful Life (in 1946). The pitch: it's the untold story of America's most-beloved actor and the iconic role that saved him.
KJ Apa stars as Jimmy Stewart, with a cast including
Max Casella as Frank Capra,
Kara Killmer as Lady Julia,
Julian Works,
Sarah Drew,
Jason Alexander as Louis B. Mayer of MGM,
Rob Riggle, and
Daniel Fee. Quite an interesting cast. "Jimmy Stewart was an American Hero. He was among a certain breed of men who understood the true meaning of sacrifice by fighting for our freedom," KJ Apa states. Okay but why do we need this kind of biopic about him? This seems like a strange film that is rather jingoistic - as if he's only a "good man" because he fought in the war. Huh... At least Apa got the voice right. //
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