Casting backlash in Hollywood is no new thing when it comes to high-profile projects involving iconic characters, celebrities, and historical figures, and sometimes the public can reach a verdict on an actor's involvement without ever seeing the finished product. In August 2025, news began to spread that Riverdale alum KJ Apawould be stepping into the legendary shoes of famed leading man James Stewart, one of the most recognizable and prominent performers of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Naturally, both support and skepticism plagued Apa in light of the announcement.

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