James Helpful
Slain Actor’s Remaining Undertaking Shelved Indefinitely
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James Helpful was in dozens of movies and TV reveals over his decades-long profession … and he was dedicated to 1 extra mission earlier than he was brutally slain this week at his girlfriend’s house … nevertheless it appears like followers won’t ever see his final work.
Heidi Anderson-Swan, author and producer of the movie “Kickback, V” tells TMZ … James was one of many sweetest individuals she’s met in Hollywood — he helped her a couple of occasions on initiatives when she was breaking into the trade — and she or he needed to have him in her movie.
Sadly, their ultimate mission — a comedy about nerds studying martial arts, educating their hard-nosed karate sensei a couple of life classes in return — will not ever see the sunshine of day.
Heidi says the movie was stalled in pre-production resulting from quite a few points, together with funds.
The director additionally tells us she remains to be in shock and heartbroken over James’ brutal slaying, which cops say got here by the hands of his girlfriend’s son. She remembers James speaking about his associate typically and the way a lot he adored her.
The suspected killer is 44-year-old Michael Gledhill … he is been arrested and booked into jail for homicide. He is being held on a $2 million bond. Cops haven’t launched a motive.
