The Good Doctor
2017
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Oct 17, 2022 · No, Freddie Highmore is not autistic in real life. The actor is a neurotypical person playing an autistic character. Highmore had to do extensive research to fill the shoes of Shaun Murphy in the show.
Feb 8, 2021 · Though Freddie Highmore isn't autistic, the show does cast autistic actors. The show has been criticized by some for casting a neurotypical person in the lead role, but the casting directors have sought actors with ASD for guest roles.
Nov 2, 2020 · The Good Doctor stars actor Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a surgical resident with autism. In real life, Freddie does not have autism.
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Feb 27, 2019 · Freddie Highmore is well-aware of how the character he portrays on television -- the young autistic surgeon Shaun Murphy in the hit ABC series “The Good Doctor” -- may influence common thinking.
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- Angela Williams
Mar 1, 2019 · Actor Freddie Highmore, who is not autistic but plays autistic surgeon Shaun Murphy in the hit ABC series “The Good Doctor” addressed a common myth about individuals with autism not feeling emotions during an interview with Peter Travers in the segment “Popcorn with Peter Travers.”
May 22, 2024 · Freddie Highmore expresses pride in the show's autism representation, showcasing that people on the spectrum can change and evolve.
Feb 27, 2019 · Freddie Highmore is well-aware of how the character he portrays on television -- the young autistic surgeon Shaun Murphy in the hit ABC series “The Good Doctor” -- may influence common thinking. And for those unfamiliar with autism, television roles like Highmore’s can offer a glimpse into life with the disorder.
