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Josey Dorsey Lands Feature Debut in Indie 'The Burning Valley'

Josey Dorsey, the 10-year-old son of Ryan Dorsey and the late Naya Rivera, has joined the cast of Evan Coury's upcoming feature The Burning Valley.

By Priya Raman · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read

Published by Hollywood Tomorrow

Talent & Deals illustration for Josey Dorsey Lands Feature Debut in Indie 'The Burning Valley'
Talent & Deals illustration for Josey Dorsey Lands Feature Debut in Indie 'The Burning Valley'

Josey Dorsey is launching his screen career with a role in the upcoming independent film *The Burning Valley*, according to production credits initially tracked by IMDb and reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

The feature is written and directed by filmmaker Evan Coury. Principal photography on the project is currently underway on location in Pennsylvania.

The 10-year-old is the son of actor Ryan Dorsey and the late television star and singer Naya Rivera, who was widely recognized for her breakout run on the Fox musical comedy series *Glee*.

For low-budget independent productions, casting emerging talent with recognized industry ties frequently offers an early wave of visibility. In a constrained financing climate where original dramas struggle to capture distributor interest, early domestic attention can prove vital to downstream sales.

Further specifics regarding Dorsey's role, the broader supporting cast, and release plans for *The Burning Valley* have yet to be disclosed by the production team.

Reported from the originating source.

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