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Olivia Colman and John Lithgow’s 'Jimpa' Opens in Select U.S. Theaters

The semi-autobiographical feature introduces non-binary newcomer Aud Mason-Hyde in a three-generation story.

Overview

  • Directed by Sophie Hyde, the film follows Hannah as she takes her non-binary teen, Frances, to Amsterdam to visit her gay father, Jim.
  • Aud Mason-Hyde, Hyde’s non-binary child, makes their feature debut as Frances.
  • After premiering at Sundance 2025 and opening Adelaide’s festival, the movie begins a limited run in New York and Los Angeles, with UK dates still unconfirmed.
  • Olivia Colman says the production strengthened her connection to trans and non-binary communities and helped her improve on pronouns.
  • Aud Mason-Hyde and Hyde described John Lithgow’s HBO Dumbledore casting as difficult given J.K. Rowling’s stance on trans people, while Lithgow has called her views inexplicable and defended taking the role.