Josey Rivera, the 11-year-old son of late actress Naya Rivera, is set to make his acting debut with a role in Evan Coury’s upcoming film, “The Burning Valley.” The New York Post reports that the project begins filming years after Rivera’s death and frames the casting as Josey’s first on-screen opportunity.
Hollywood Reporter similarly says Josey has landed his first film role. It notes that, according to IMDb, he will appear in “The Burning Valley,” which is directed by Evan Coury and is filming in Pennsylvania. While both outlets agree on the role and the film’s connection to Coury, they differ slightly in how they characterize timing and age—one describes him as 11 and references six years after Rivera’s death, while the other describes him as 10 and focuses on the production details.
Overall, the coverage centers on the casting announcement and the film’s production location, with no additional, outlet-specific details about Josey’s character beyond his credited appearance.
