James Useful
Slain Actor’s Remaining Mission Shelved Indefinitely
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James Useful 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 dwelling … nevertheless it feels 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 just a few instances on initiatives when she was breaking into the business — and he or she needed to have him in her movie.
Sadly, their closing mission — a comedy about nerds studying martial arts, instructing their hard-nosed karate sensei just a few life classes in return — will not ever see the sunshine of day.
Heidi says the movie was stalled in pre-production as a consequence of quite a few points, together with funds.
The director additionally tells us she continues to be in shock and heartbroken over James’ brutal slaying, which cops say got here by the hands of his girlfriend’s son. She recollects James speaking about his accomplice usually 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.