Kaylee Hottle was in the middle of filming for a project when the 18-year-old got into a car crash and passed away. The news was a massive shock for everyone as the star had come to be known worldwide for her role in the ‘Godzilla’ films. According to the latest reports, it has been confirmed that her older sister, Jasmine Hottle, will be finishing the remainder of the scenes for the project to ensure that her sister’s legacy lives on.
Kaylee Hottle’s sister is to film her parts to complete her final film
Hottle had been filming for ‘What Doesn’t Kill Us,’ her next feature film. In a report shared by PEOPLE, the producer of the film, Andy Mingo, confirmed that after her passing, her sister, Jasmine, will be stepping in the role and will have to play some of the parts that included her sister. Mingo shared, “Like Kaylee, Jasmine is deaf, and her involvement allows us to honor Kaylee’s memory while continuing the work she was going to be part of.”He further talked about the 18-year-old’s passing and shared, “Kaylee’s passing was an unimaginable tragedy, and her loss is felt deeply by everyone involved with the project.” When we began discussing how to move forward, the possibility of Jasmine taking on her sister’s role emerged as something particularly meaningful.”Mingo concluded his statement by sharing, “For us, Jasmine stepping into Kaylee’s role isn’t simply a casting replacement. It’s an opportunity to preserve something of Kaylee’s legacy while telling a story that we hope will resonate with audiences far beyond the disability community.”
About ‘What Doesn’t Kill Us’
The upcoming feature film, ‘What Doesn’t Kill Us,’ is all about the story of people with disabilities who find out that all of the characteristics that society and other people have told them are a problem and a limitation, and are the very things that they may need to grow. The entire cast consists of actors with disabilities.
