Actor James Handy’s last movie project scrapped in wake of tragic killing
Actor James Handy's final movie project has been canceled following his tragic death. The film, titled 'Kickback, V,' was in pre-production and faced funding issues. Handy was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, who has since been charged with murder.
- ▪James Handy's last movie project, 'Kickback, V,' has been scrapped after his death.
- ▪He was stabbed to death by his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, in Tarzana, California.
- ▪Gledhill has been charged with one count of murder following the incident.
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Movies Actor James Handy’s last movie project scrapped in wake of tragic killing By Alexandra Bellusci Published June 6, 2026, 10:21 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google James Handy’s last movie project has been axed after his tragic death on Wednesday. Writer Heidi Anderson-Swan told TMZ on Saturday that her final film with Handy, “Kickback, V,” was halted in pre-production due to several issues, including funding. The comedy was set to follow a group of nerds learning martial arts and the relationship that forms between the students and their karate sensei. Anderson-Swan gushed over Handy, recalling how sweet he was.
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