Cast and Crew of Tyson's Run

Tyson's Run

Tyson's Run follows the inspiring story of fifteen-year-old Tyson, who attends public school for the first time and befriends a champion marathon runner named Aklilu. Despite his autism, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon to earn his father's approval. Supported by an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson discovers that self-belief and courage can make anything possible.

Trivia:
1. The lead actor portraying Tyson spent time with autism advocacy groups to authentically represent the character's experiences.
2. Real athletes participated in the marathon scenes to capture genuine athleticism and energy.
3. The film's director drew inspiration from his personal experiences with family members on the spectrum, adding heartfelt depth to the story.

Full Cast of Tyson's Run

Major Dodson as Tyson Hollerman

Major Dodson

Tyson Hollerman
Rory Cochrane as Bobby Hollerman

Rory Cochrane

Bobby Hollerman
Amy Smart as Eloise Hollerman

Amy Smart

Eloise Hollerman
Layla Felder as Shannon

Layla Felder

Shannon
Barkhad Abdi as Aklilu

Barkhad Abdi

Aklilu
Jody Thompson as Sweeney

Jody Thompson

Sweeney

Isaiah Asher Hanley

Bradley Burton

Forrest Deal

Jonesy

Claudia Zevallos

Ms. Fernandez

Crew of Tyson's Run

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