Kevin McHale shared a photograph with Josey Hollis Dorsey, 11, in an Instagram post marking his one-year anniversary of moving to New York City. The image features McHale alongside Josey and his father, Ryan Dorsey.
What You Need to Know About the Ongoing Bond
- Kevin McHale marked one full year of living in New York City by publishing an Instagram carousel featuring his life updates, including a photo with Josey Hollis Dorsey and Ryan Dorsey.
- The connection follows the death of Naya Rivera in 2020, when she accidentally drowned at Lake Piru in Ventura County.
- Josey Dorsey is pursuing his own on-screen career, booking a role alongside his father in the feature film The Burning Valley.
Reflecting on New York and Continuing Friendships
In his October 9 social media update, McHale reflected on his relocation to the East Coast and the relationships he has maintained and built over the past year. “One full year since moving to NYC and I’m overwhelmingly grateful I get to be here,” McHale wrote on Instagram. The post included photographs documenting his creative and personal milestones over the last 12 months. Among the images in the carousel was a picture of McHale spending time with Josey and Ryan Dorsey, highlighting the continued closeness between McHale and the family.
Josey Dorsey Takes on a Film Role in Pennsylvania
While McHale’s post brought renewed attention to his bond with the family, Josey Dorsey has booked his film acting debut. Josey is set to appear alongside his father, Ryan Dorsey, playing father and son in the film The Burning Valley. Directed by Evan Coury, the production began filming northeast of Pittsburgh. The feature focuses on a laid-off steelworker navigating a changing Rust Belt town.
Family members have previously noted Josey’s natural inclination toward performance. In interviews with Entertainment Tonight and People, Rivera’s mother, Yolanda Previtire, and sister, Nickayla Rivera, described the child as having his mother’s distinct energy and love for entertaining. Ryan Dorsey also noted that Josey has participated in local plays, music lessons, and sports while his family gradually exposes him to creative arts.
| Key Individual | Project or Event | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin McHale | New York City Move Anniversary | Shared a retrospective Instagram post highlighting his life in NYC, featuring a photo with Josey and Ryan Dorsey. |
| Josey Hollis Dorsey | The Burning Valley | Booked his film acting debut alongside his father, Ryan Dorsey, in a production shooting near Pittsburgh. |
| Naya Rivera | Legacy and Family | Remembered through her son’s upbringing and enduring friendships with former Glee cast members. |
