Children's TV show 'Thomas & Friends' is introducing its first autistic character, in a bid to diversify on-screen representation
Children’s TV show “Thomas & Friends” is introducing its first autistic character, in a bid to diversify on-screen representation. Bruno, a “joyful, pun-making brake car,” will make his debut this month, US toy giant Mattel said in a press release. The new series regular will be voiced by autistic actors Chuck Smith, 10, and Elliot Garcia, 9, in the US and the UK, respectively, the company said.
Christopher Keenan, Senior VP President & Executive Producer at Mattel, said the move “organically embraces a global audience that is underrepresented and deserves to be celebrated in children’s programming.” He added that “care and thought” went into creating an accurate fictional representation of an autistic child. Bruno’s characteristics include a lantern to indicate his emotional state and ear defenders that can puff steam if he feels sensitive to loud noises, Mattel said.
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