Kaylee Hottle’s sister will step into ‘Godzilla’ actress’ final role following tragic death at 18

See more of our coverage in your search results. Kaylee Hottle’s older sister, Jasmine Hottle, is stepping in to complete the late actress’ final movie. Jasmine is taking over what was meant to be the “Godzilla vs. Kong” star’s role in the upcoming film, “What Doesn’t Kill Us,” its producer and writer, Andy Mingo, revealed Wednesday. “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,” Mingo told People. Kaylee Hottle at the “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” premiere in Hollywood in March 2024. Her sister will finish her final role following her death. AFP via Getty Images The late actress at GMA Studios in New York City in December 2013. Her older sister, Jasmine Hottle, will be playing the role intended for her in the upcoming film, “What Doesn’t Kill Us.” GC Images “Kaylee’s passing was an unimaginable tragedy, and her loss is felt deeply by everyone involved with the project,” he continued. “When we began discussing how to move forward, the possibility of Jasmine taking on her sister’s role emerged as something particularly meaningful.” “What Doesn’t Kill Us” is about a group of disabled friends who aspire to be superheroes and use their disabilities to their advantage. It’s being directed by Anna Campbell. Kaylee tragically died in a car accident in July. She was just 18 years old. The child star, who was deaf, is seen here attending the 2021 Northeast Comic Con & Collectibles Extravaganza in Boxborough, Mass., on Nov. 28, 2021. Jasmine is also deaf. Getty Images Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! The deaf actress died after the driver of the car she was in “swerved off the road and hit a ditch” at 3 a.m. in Ijamsville, Maryland, Page Six later confirmed. Per police, a 19-year-old was operating a 1995 Honda Accord when the vehicle “traveled off the right side of the two-lane roadway and struck a culvert.” “Excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision,” authorities also stated. Kaylee is seen here attending the Northeast Comic Con & Collectibles Extravaganza in Boxborough, Mass., on Nov. 26, 2021. She’s best known for her role in 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong.” Getty Images Kaylee is seen here in a scene from “Godzilla vs. Kong.” She died in a car accident in July in Maryland. ©HBO Max/Courtesy Everett Collection More heartbreaking details were revealed about the fatal crash in the Frederick County Sheriff, Fire and EMS dispatch audio obtained by Page Six. First responders arriving at the scene requested assistance locating someone who knew sign language or had access to an interpreter app to communicate with Kaylee. Dispatch audio also indicated that she was “unconscious” when emergency personnel responded to the crash. The child star was one of two passengers involved in the car crash. She was taken to a local trauma center after the accident and was later pronounced dead. Kaylee and Brian Tyree Henry are seen here in 2024’s “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.” She died from blunt force injuries sustained from the car crash. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection She died from “blunt force injuries” and her death was ruled an accident, the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told Page Six. Kaylee’s “Godzilla vs. Kong” co-star Millie Bobby Brown shared she was “devastated” by the young star’s death in an Instagram Story. “You will be deeply missed Kaylee,” the “Stranger Things” alum wrote. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!