Reel Pali: ‘Maybe We Should’ to Feature Former Honorary Mayor Kevin Nealon

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Former Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades Kevin Nealon has wrapped on the film “Maybe We Should,” by director A.J. Tesler and producer and writer Jeremy John Wells.

“Maybe We Should” tells the true story of a family “who refused to give up,” according to its website. The feature-length film was shot on location in York, Pennsylvania, and follows the story of Leg Up Farm—a therapy center built by the Castriota family to serve children with special needs and their families.

During the early stages of planning, Louie and Laurie Castriota’s daughter Brooke was diagnosed with a mitochondrial disorder, causing cognitive and motor function delays.

“Determined to create a place where she—and children like her—could not only receive care but truly thrive, they set out on an extraordinary journey,” according to the film’s synopsis. “On a farm in rural Pennsylvania, they built something rare: a center dedicated to groundbreaking therapies, tailored care and a community that celebrates resilience. Along the way, their resolve was tested as they navigated the challenges of creating a world-class space for healing in the face of uncertainty.”

Leg Up Farm opened in April 2010. Inspired by this story, filmmaker Wells worked with Louie in 2017 to adapt it into a feature film.

“Their partnership, rooted in a shared passion for storytelling and advocacy and a common bond of raising type 1 diabetic daughters, resulted in ‘Maybe We Should,’” according to the website. “This film captures the heart of Leg Up Farm’s mission and celebrates the extraordinary journey of the Castriota family.”

Nealon takes on the role of Lou Sr. Castriota, accompanied by Heather Graham as Laurie and Jeremy John Wells as Louie.

“Such an amazing experience to be part of this beautiful film,” Nealon wrote on Instagram. “‘Maybe We Should’ is so moving, impactful and uplifting.”

Producers on “Maybe We Should” include Wells, Carl Effenson, Autumn Bailey-Ford and Doug Henderson.

“It’s about showing up,” Tesler shared to the website. “Even in the most heartbreaking scenarios, joy and hope are there—just waiting to be found.”

A release date for the film has not been set. For more information, visit maybeweshouldmovie.com.