Jonshel Alexander Dies: ‘Beasts Of The Southern Wild’ Actor Was 22 - Deadline

Dec 02, 2021

“We incorporated a part into the film that was very much inspired by her,” Zeitlin said.

Her character in the film is named Joy Strong, which always seemed like a perfect description of Jonshel.

“We incorporated a part into the film that was very much inspired by her,” Zeitlin said.

Her character in the film is named Joy Strong, which always seemed like a perfect description of Jonshel.