Josey Dorsey has been cast in The Burning Valley, marking his feature film debut. The production, written and directed by Evan Coury, also includes Josey’s father, Ryan Dorsey, in its cast, according to information listed on IMDB.
The film centers on a steelworker navigating job loss following a mill closure in a Rust Belt community. Coury described the project as an effort to document the regional history through one individual’s personal circumstances. The movie represents Coury’s directorial debut, though he has prior acting experience in projects including the 2015 short film Adopted and the 2022 feature Dear Zoe.
Filming commenced in August at locations throughout the Pennsylvania region where Coury spent his formative years, including Brackenridge and Arnold. The cast roster encompasses Tyler Miles, J.B. Brown, Joseph Ducar, Whip Hubley, Patrick Jordan, Sam Lothard, Joseph Mazza and Sheila McKenna. Ryan Dorsey is known for television roles in Yellowstone, Ray Donovan, Justified and Palm Royale.
Josey previously participated in a local theater production of Seussical Jr. in West Virginia in 2024. He relocated to West Virginia from Los Angeles in 2023 with his father. Josey’s mother, Naya Rivera, was recognized for her role in the television series Glee and died in a drowning incident in 2020.
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