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Johnny Simmons Returns to Alabama for New Film | Birmingham News
Johnny Simmons, star of cult hits like “Scott Pilgrim” and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” is back in Alabama filming his latest project, “Last Shot,” set to premiere at the Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham on August 30, 2026. The film, produced by his longtime collaborator Hemlock Circle Productions, finds Simmons playing Bobby, a country singer caught in a whirlwind of grief, family drama, and sports rivalry—with a standout performance alongside former NBA star Baron Davis. Despite moving to Texas as a kid, Simmons remains deeply connected to Alabama, praising the local community’s…
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