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Inspiring ‘CHAMPIONS’ Actor Talks about his NEW Movie out now!

Matthew Von Der Ahe smiles in a promotional image for Special Needs Magazine.

Imagine starring in a movie with Woody Harrelson.
Down’s syndrome didn’t stop actor Mathew Van Der Ahe from doing that.

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Do you wonder just what it takes to make it as an actor with special needs? Or what it is like to be part of a major motion picture? Stay tuned …because

Today we have asked Mathew Van Der Ahe to join us. He is an actor with Down’s Syndrome [2] and is starring in a new movie with Woody Harrelson called Champions.

Poster for the movie Champions featuring Woody Harrelson and a team of players.

 

I’ve asked him to join us today to talk about

What it’s like to be starring in your first major film,
and working with Woody Harrelson?

How was it to be part of such a cast and such an authentic cast of teammates?

Tell us some of the best experiences you had while filming.

How did you get started in acting?

Are you also a state ambassador for Best Buddies? Tell us about that work and what you do?

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Go see the movie Champions. It’s out now Worldwide
and support Matthew and his cast mates.

 

Kailee and I give the movie Champions 2 thumbs up!!

 

The cast of Champions celebrates on a basketball court.

(L to R) Kevin Iannucci as Johnathan, Kaitlin Olson as Alex, James Day Keith as Benny, and Woody Harrelson as Marcus in director Bobby Farrelly’s CHAMPIONS, a Focus Features release. Credit : Shauna Townley/Focus Features

 

A group of ten men and boys stand on a basketball court, most holding basketballs.

(L to R) Actors James Day Keith, Tom Sinclair, Kevin Iannucci, Matthew von der Ahe, Ashton Gunning, Casey Metcalfe, Bradley Edens, Alex Hintz, Joshua Felder, and director Bobby Farrelly on the set of CHAMPIONS, a Focus Features release. Credit : Shauna Townley/Focus Features

 

Four people walk past a banner that reads "Welcome Athletes! Special Olympics.

(L to R) Matt Cook as Sonny, Kaitlin Olson as Alex, Woody Harrelson as Marcus, and Cheech Marin as Julio in director Bobby Farrelly’s CHAMPIONS, a Focus Features release. Credit : Courtesy of Focus Features

 

 

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