Troy Kotsur

Kotsur was a special guest at the closing-night event of the AFI Film Festival at the TCL Chinese Theater, where BEING HEUMANN closed the festival. He attended alongside Marlee Matlin, his CODA co-star.

Kotsur joined Bob Costas in promoting the documentary Hoy, whose trailer was released on 21 October 2026. The film supports the campaign seeking National Baseball Hall of Fame consideration for deaf baseball pioneer Dummy Hoy, and Kotsur serves on the campaign's board.

Kotsur was announced as a lead in the psychological thriller short Alone, directed by Garrett Patten, which wrapped principal photography in Brooklyn. The film co-stars Millicent Simmonds, Nyle DiMarco and Phylicia Rashad and has a majority deaf cast.

Kotsur was named as an honoree at the 2026 Astra TV Awards, where he received the impact award. The ceremony was held in Los Angeles and celebrates performers making an impact in television.

Rochester Institute of Technology announced Kotsur as an honorary doctorate recipient for its 2026 commencement. The announcement noted his ongoing film work, including recent projects such as Foundation, Black Rabbit, and Primate, and said he would address graduates at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf ceremony on May 9.

Kotsur promoted his role in Primate while discussing the need for more acting roles that are not defined by disability. The interview highlighted his continued advocacy for broader casting opportunities for deaf performers and showed his active presence in film promotion during 2026.