Special Olympics Southern California swimmer Cole Sibus is shining bright as an actor on his second hit television show. A Thousand Tomorrows is a six-part romance based on the relationship between a bull rider and a cowgirl. This isn’t Sibus’ first rodeo as a cast member on a popular TV series. Fans may remember his role as Ansel Parios on ABC’s Stumptown.
In A Thousand Tomorrows, Sibus is back as the main character’s younger brother. He plays Carl Gunnar, a compassionate sibling who helps his brother Cody, heal from past trauma.
Here is a peek of Sibus behind the scenes.
A Thousand Tomorrows, based on the bestselling romance novel by the same name, was originally released on Pure Flix. Since then, it has reached a coveted Top 10 spot on Netflix for two weeks in a row. It debuted on the streamer on 1 September 2025 and rose to the Top 5 by 5 September.
We got to speak to Cassidy Lunnen, CEO/Producer at Red Clay Studios, the Tulsa, OK- based studio that produced A Thousand Tomorrows, about Sibus’ work on the show.
Working with Cole Sibus on ‘A Thousand Tomorrows’ was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Cole brought an authenticity and genuine heart to his performance that you simply can’t teach—it comes from who he is as a person. While he had natural nerves like any actor facing pages of dialogue to memorize, Cole approached each challenge with determination and professionalism that impressed our entire cast and crew.
What made Cole truly special wasn’t just his talent, but the joy he brought to set every single day. His warm hugs and infectious spirit lifted everyone around him and reminded us all why we love storytelling. Cole didn’t just play his character—he embodied the heart of our entire project. When ‘A Thousand Tomorrows’ reached the Netflix Top 10 and stayed there for nearly two weeks, I thought about how Cole’s genuine performance was such a vital part of that success. He’s not just an actor with Down syndrome—he’s simply a gifted actor who happens to have Down syndrome, and the industry is better for having his voice and talent represented.
