Jimmy

movie

The story of a mentally challenged teenager who interacts with supernatural beings he calls "Watchers".

Timeline

• 2026-08-03 — Director attached: Billy Porter attached to direct the James Baldwin biopic.
• 2026-08-03 — Casting: Billy Porter attached to star in the James Baldwin biopic.
• 2026-08-03 — SOURCE_MATERIAL: The film is a biopic based on the life of James Baldwin.

Cast & crew

Burgess Jenkins · Chuck Carrington · Kelly Carlson · Billy Porter · Ted Levine · James Baldwin · Patrick Fabian · Gregory Alan Williams · Ian Colletti · Bob Gunton