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Jimpa (2026)

Runtime: 123 min
Release date: 06/02/2026
Production countries: Australia, Netherlands, United States of America
Production companies: Screen Australia, Align, Protagonist Pictures, Closer Productions, Mad Ones Films, Netherlands Film Fund, Netherlands Film Production Incentive, Viking Film
Overview
Hannah and her non-binary teenager Frances visit her gay grandfather Jimpa in Amsterdam. Frances expresses a desire to stay with their grandfather for a year, challenging Hannah's parenting beliefs and forcing her to confront past issues.
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Sophie Hyde
Director
Cast
Olivia Colman profile photo
Olivia Colman
as Hannah
John Lithgow profile photo
John Lithgow
as Jimpa
Aud Mason-Hyde profile photo
Aud Mason-Hyde
as Frances
Daniel Henshall profile photo
Daniel Henshall
as Harry
Kate Box profile photo
Kate Box
as Emily
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News
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New Harry Potter Star John Lithgow Confronts J.K. Rowling Controversy After Casting Backlash

John Lithgow holding up the Best Actor award at the 2025 Olivier Awards
Harry Potter's John Lithgow Candidly Shares His Stance On J.K. Rowling And His Commitment To Playing Dumbledore Despite Fans' Criticisms
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Harry Potter's John Lithgow Candidly Shares His Stance On J.K. Rowling And His Commitment To Playing Dumbledore Despite Fans' Criticisms

The veteran actor opened up.
Harry Potter Reboot’s Dumbledore Actor Breaks Silence After Casting Backlash: “A Hard Decision”
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Harry Potter Reboot’s Dumbledore Actor Breaks Silence After Casting Backlash: “A Hard Decision”

Ahead of the release of HBO’s hotly-anticipated Harry Potter reboot series, one of its principal stars has responded to backlash over his refusal to walk away from the project. Rising controversy around JK Rowling, who has earned a reputation as an outspoken commenter on trans rights, has threatened to overshadow the show – as it [...]
John Lithgow on Playing Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ Series and J.K. Rowling’s Trans Views: ‘People Insisted I Walk Away From the Job. I Chose Not to Do That’
Source: https://variety.com

John Lithgow on Playing Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ Series and J.K. Rowling’s Trans Views: ‘People Insisted I Walk Away From the Job. I Chose Not to Do That’

John Lithgow opened up about playing Dumbledore in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series when speaking at Rotterdam Film Festival, where “Jimpa,” his latest film, screened Sunday. Asked about J.K. Rowling trans statements, he said: “I take the subject extremely seriously. She has created this amazing canon for young people and it has jumped into the [...]