Naya Rivera's Son, 10, Lands First Film Role
Josey Dorsey will appear alongside his father Ryan Dorsey in the upcoming movie 'The Burning Valley', currently filming in Pennsylvania
Naya Rivera and Ryan Dorsey's 10-year-old son, Josey, has landed his first film role in the upcoming movie 'The Burning Valley', where he will appear alongside his father. The film, written and directed by Evan Coury, is currently filming in Pennsylvania and tells the story of a steelworker who loses his job when the mill announces a shutdown.
Josey Dorsey will play a role called 'Boy' in the film, while his father Ryan Dorsey is set to play a character named Sam Pope. This is not Josey's first experience in the entertainment industry, as he previously appeared in a local theater production of Seussical Jr. in West Virginia in 2024.
The film 'The Burning Valley' is a small, poetic film about deindustrialization with an emotional truth, according to director Evan Coury. The movie is set in the Rust Belt and follows the journey of a steelworker as he wanders through his town after losing his job.
Josey's film debut comes six years after his mother Naya Rivera's tragic death in 2020. Naya Rivera was known for her role in the hit TV show 'Glee' and died in a drowning accident at Lake Piru in Ventura County, California, at the age of 33. Josey was just 4 years old at the time of her death.
## Why it matters Josey's entry into the entertainment industry is a significant milestone, especially given his family's history in the field. His father Ryan Dorsey has appeared in several TV shows, including 'Yellowstone' and 'Justified', and his mother Naya Rivera was a talented actress and singer. Josey's film debut is a testament to his growing interest in the entertainment industry and his desire to follow in his parents' footsteps.
Ryan Dorsey has expressed his pride and support for his son's new venture, saying that he is a 'very proud dad'. The father-son duo moved to West Virginia in 2023, where they have been keeping a relatively low profile. However, with Josey's film debut, it seems that he is ready to take the spotlight and make a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
