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Josey Dorsey, the 10-year-old son of late Glee star Naya Rivera, is set to make his feature film debut in The Burning Valley. The project, directed by Evan Coury, is a Rust Belt drama currently filming in Pennsylvania. Josey will appear alongside his father, Ryan Dorsey, in a film that explores the impact of industrial decline on a steelworker’s family.
Naya Rivera’s 11-year-old son, Josey Dorsey, is set to make his acting debut in the upcoming film 'The Burning Valley,' directed by Evan Coury. Filming began recently in Pennsylvania, where Josey will star alongside his father, Ryan Dorsey. This marks the first professional acting role for Josey since his mother’s death in 2020. The film explores the impact of deindustrialization on a steelworker, while Josey continues to honor his mother’s memory through piano lessons.
Glee actor Kevin McHale publicly rebuked fans for labeling the show’s cast tragedies as a 'curse,' calling such discourse dehumanizing. His comments followed co-creator Ryan Murphy’s recent hints about a potential reboot, which reignited online debates regarding the deaths of three main cast members and other industry scandals.
The annual Snixxmas Charity event honoring Naya Rivera features a previously unreleased song by the late "Glee" star, with background vocals from her former co-stars. The song, titled "Prayer for the Broken," was recorded in 2012 and will benefit Alexandria House, a charity providing housing for women and children. Rivera tragically passed away in 2020, and her family settled a wrongful death suit against Ventura County earlier this year. The Snixxmas event has raised nearly $250,000 for Alexandria House since its launch in 2020.
Heather Morris and several former Glee cast members, including Darren Criss and Kevin McHale, reunited on the SAG-AFTRA strike picket line to show solidarity with Hollywood's actors and writers. Morris paid tribute to her late co-star Naya Rivera by sharing photos on Instagram and holding up a sign with a quote from Rivera's character. The reunion did not include Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, and Dianna Agron.
Ryan Dorsey, ex-husband of late Glee star Naya Rivera, opened up about how he and his 7-year-old son Josey keep her memory alive. Josey has become increasingly curious about his mom and her work, but Ryan still finds it difficult to watch videos or look at pictures of her. Ryan listens to Josey's questions and concerns about his mom's death and offers comfort and love. Ryan also discussed his role on Magnum P.I. and his enjoyment of playing "bad guys" on TV.