You're My Hero (web series)

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You're My Hero is a Canadian comedy web series, which premiered in 2023 on CBC Gem. [1] The series stars Sean Towgood as Ian, a young man with cerebral palsy navigating the pressures of establishing his adult life as a wheelchair user. [2]

The cast also includes Tina Jung, Vas Saranga, Tara Spencer-Nairn, Christian Smith, George Alevizos, Joanne Latimer, Cassidy Civiero, Julie Nolke, Gwynne Phillips, Sharjil Rasool, Rob Baker, Jillian Rees-Brown, Jason Huska, Masini McDermott, Lenoxcia Sutherland, Maieko Sagara and Ali Hassan.

Jung and Spencer-Nairn both received Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024. [3]

On July 31, 2024, Canadian professional wrestler Chris Jericho confirmed a second season had been filmed and would premiere in 2025. Jericho will also make a guest appearance in the new season.

References

  1. ↑ "New comedy about navigating life with a disability filmed in Oakville". Oakville Beaver, April 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ Briony Smith, "What to watch this week". Hamilton Spectator , March 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ "2024 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS CBC/RADIO-CANADA NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM". CBC Media Centre, March 6, 2024.


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