The Riverdale actor, 28, has signed on to star as the late Hollywood legend in the upcoming biopic Jimmy, Variety reports. Jason Alexander also stars as Louis B. Mayer, alongside Max Casella as Frank Capra, Sarah Drew as Hedda Hopper, Julian Works as Second Lieutenant Martinez and Jen Lilley as Gloria Rankin Stewart.

KJ Apa has signed on to star as James Stewart in “Jimmy,” an upcoming biopic about the “It’s a Wonderful Life” legend.

KJ Apa’s role in the upcoming Jimmy Stewart biopic is taking the internet by storm. On Tuesday, August 5, Apa, 28, was announced as the star of the movie, aptly titled Jimmy, via the film’s official Instagram page.