Josey Dorsey Steps Into Film With Dad | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Eleven-year-old Josey Dorsey, son of late Glee star Naya Rivera, is making his big screen debut in The Burning Valley — starring alongside his dad, Ryan Dorsey. Set against the gritty industrial landscapes of Pennsylvania’s Rust Belt, the film marks director Evan Curry’s feature debut and aims to weave personal narrative with regional history. Josey, who previously performed in Seussical Jr. in West Virginia, is cast as “Boy” while his father plays “Father.” This milestone comes six years after Naya’s tragic drowning in 2020 — an accident Josey recalls vividly, including his mom’s final words: “Don’t be silly!” and her name before she vanished. Ryan comforts his son, emphasizing it was a freak incident, not fault — even though Josey once saw a rope but froze from fear of a spider. As Josey turns eleven this September, the world watches him step into the spotlight, carrying memories both powerful and painful.

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