You're My Hero (web series) explained

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.[1]

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.[2]

On July 31st, 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. [3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.insidehalton.com/life/new-comedy-about-navigating-life-with-a-disability-filmed-in-oakville/article_0483865e-9860-5155-937a-e4409f78f3c7.html "New comedy about navigating life with a disability filmed in Oakville"
  2. https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/press-release/2024-canadian-screen-awards-cbc-radio-canada-nominations-by-program "2024 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS CBC/RADIO-CANADA NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM"
  3. https://www.instagram.com/chrisjerichofozzy/p/C-DhDOux23C/?img_index=1