'The Good Doctor' Star Freddie Highmore On Responsibility Of Showing Autism Authentically

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"The Good Doctor" star Freddie Highmore reveals to Access Hollywood Live's Natalie Morales and Kit Hoover that his show feels like "a huge responsibility to portray" his character's autism "as authentically as possible."
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@sarahjndonovan 6 жыл бұрын

He is so eloquent, so soft-spoken, and charming. He takes every role he does so seriously. This world needs more people like him.

@rainwallxx Жыл бұрын

he supports autism speaks

@hylvic6707 6 жыл бұрын

I have autism and this show makes me so, so happy. I am only fourteen years-old, but that's a whole fourteen years that I have lived without ever seeing someone like me, and now I finally get to relate to someone.

@whytedaisesify 6 жыл бұрын

I'm curious if you seen the Korean version. Maybe try the first or two episodes? I would like to know your take on their understanding of autism.

@hylvic6707 6 жыл бұрын

whytedaises From what I have seen so far, it seems pretty accurate, though I think the main character of the Korean version is more non-verbal. It does seem to be pretty good, though! Of course no neurotypical person can completely nail what autism is like and I cannot speak for everyone on the spectrum, but I think both shows are pretty close to accurate representation ^-^

@maisiethorp7406 6 жыл бұрын

Same ! I'm 15 years old. I've been diagnosed with ASD and it feels like he's not making seem like a real problem and it feels as I can be celebrated and we see the world amazingly sometimes. Feels amazing to have someone like me on tv .

@whytedaisesify 6 жыл бұрын

Thank for replying. I'm curious because in Asian culture- its taboo when you have a child who is mentally/behaviorally ill. They don't have the support and awareness like the US or European countries. I have two cousins who are autistic as well. One is in college, doing pretty good and communicates well. My other cousin, I have not heard him speak in sentences at all. I know my uncle and aunt are exhausted with him every day because he doesn't sit still and wails. People look at them and think they don't discipline their kids, but you really do that to a child with mental/behavior issues. His attention is really short but my goodness, when he draws- you just need to give him a few minutes to look at it- its gorgeous.

@Joaninhaa12 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that. I know it's hard to find characters you can relate to, so I'm glad I'm supporting a good show that makes you happy :)

@maeve7634 6 жыл бұрын

Freddie Highmore does a good job on every character he plays

@krystalharwood1807 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder if he had to study the behaviors of autism like Leo D did for Gilbert grape?

@alanlee1355 5 жыл бұрын

@@krystalharwood1807 He only had 3 days from being told he had the part to starting.

@PAmanof77 4 жыл бұрын

I watched him closely on the Netflix *Bates motel*...he did a superb job on that series!! 😮 ..I bought season 1 and in three days, that DVD was done😮 I went ahead bought season 2 weeks later...still impressed!!

@arjabela6024 6 жыл бұрын

You can hear the intelligence in his voice. He seems to be a very introspective young man. I really love him from all the characters that he played, Norman and Shaun will always have a place in my heart. And oh, Charlie too. 😊

@josicruz88 6 жыл бұрын

Arj Abela Ah yes! And August Rush is the reason I started loving music !! And why I play the cello 😊

@arjabela6024 6 жыл бұрын

maria jose cruz aww great for you! 😊

@wajihaabbas9295 5 жыл бұрын

@GuiltyUntillProvenSober not necessarily. Giving the role to a person who is not autistic makes the actor and the people around him relate more to the people who are autistic.

@alicesierra8805 6 жыл бұрын

He is so pure.. I love him.

@maryhughes6372 6 жыл бұрын

I do to. I want to find a guy with a pure heart

@screechingonions2365 2 ай бұрын

Simp

@jaytfun5241 6 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy that Freddie high more is in the good doctor, he’s such a talented actor.

@sierrakeila89 6 жыл бұрын

JayTFun so am I!! He makes the show

@GabrielTheMagolorMain 6 жыл бұрын

JayTFun He's amazing. Bates Motel was awesome, he even directed some episodes.

@jfishxx 6 жыл бұрын

My son is on the autism spectrum. When The Good Doctor was announced to be being made for TV here, I was a little skeptical. I was worried it'd be some romantic relationship-filled drama. I didn't know how well Shaun would be portrayed. I also hadn't realized that I had seen Freddie Highmore in so many things, until I looked him up and realized I'd been watching his work since he was young. Now that we're 7 episodes into the season, I can say that I absolutely love the show, and I will be forever thankful for it. Freddie is phenomenal. Every episode, I cry. It's just.. it's fantastic, and I am so glad it's been brought to TV here.

@Hobbitbot3000 Жыл бұрын

The autistic portrayal in it is fundamentally ableist 👍

@NoOne-op8jd 11 ай бұрын

@@Hobbitbot3000 why so? kindly elaborate , I wish to learn.

@aesthete7227 6 жыл бұрын

*I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH AND HE IS TALENTED*

@jaytfun5241 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@normalman4762 5 жыл бұрын

@GuiltyUntillProvenSober OK Nope

@normalman4762 5 жыл бұрын

@GuiltyUntillProvenSober blackface was made to Mock black people i find that He plays a reapect full showing of autism so its Not compareable

@jade410 6 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him speak all day

@eaudejenny4215 6 жыл бұрын

Jade he is always The Charlie to me 😢

@mayeesha009 4 жыл бұрын

I’m listening to him still now. I’ll never get tired of that voice.

@queenbeyonce1538 6 жыл бұрын

I love how creative the directing is and also how diverse the cast is it’s amazing.

@K.M_P 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! I am loving the show. He’s so cute and sweet.

@castleislifekatic4146 6 жыл бұрын

he is just the cutest lil' bean

@impala679 6 жыл бұрын

I like how confused he looked when she said close up on his face

@blackcallalily6540 6 жыл бұрын

for anyone who hasn't watched this show yet.. it is FABULOUS ..do yourself a favor and watch from the first episode.. you'll thank me later ✌🏻

@Lauren-mh9pt 6 жыл бұрын

It took me 2 episodes in to like it, but I really like it too. I really think there have been some good episodes and I think Freddie is going a great job in the role. It's pretty accurate although I can't say for sure about the Savant Syndrome. Never met anyone in real life with that.

@julietk1760 6 жыл бұрын

Freddie! How talented you are! Such a beautiful actor.

@ewahoffmann5262 6 жыл бұрын

@ Julie k : You are absolutely right on both counts.

@MelB868 6 жыл бұрын

I have Aspergers high functioning autism and I love the Good Doctor one of my favorite shows.

@Sarah1627 6 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely obsessed with " the Good Doctor " and Freddie Highmore.. He is sooo talented

@HeyitsNixy 6 жыл бұрын

The look he gives at the end was very Norman Bates haha! But yeah Freddie is great! Love the show!

@itssurachatime2445 6 жыл бұрын

Freddie highmore is such an underrated actor

@carolynhill4676 6 жыл бұрын

Still in love with this show-Freddie getting better every week.

@malizzel4944 6 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing actor. Every role he gets he makes it his own

@glitterbomb3444 Жыл бұрын

Autism does need to be talked more in an understanding and loving way

@marishanna275 Жыл бұрын

I started watching this show before my son was born and he ended up being autistic. Now continuing to watch it while raising an autistic child gives me so much respect for Freddie as an actor. He has so much respect for the autism community, and its so lovely. I hope he wins an award for it. Truly amazing.

@RemrovsWorldofArtandAutism 6 жыл бұрын

I love the show. Freddie is really good, and I do relate with Shaun. It's al very recognizable. I hope many people watch it and also learn from it. It is very important that people look at our strengths instead of only the things we're not good at.

@deandracuschieri5066 2 жыл бұрын

His voice is so calm and charming. I love freddie hes so talented

@abbyian9222 6 жыл бұрын

it's funny that in one show he plays a crazy kid who kills people and in another show he is a surgeon who helps save people

@HopeUnquenchable 6 жыл бұрын

Flabby Abby He joked in one interview that it was his penance for all the killing - and eerily enough, in one of the "Good Doctor" episodes, the story has an ex-assassin doing the same.😳

@eaudejenny4215 6 жыл бұрын

What if norman bate and shaun murphy are the same guy like Jekyll and Hyde 😨

@faridahadah4471 6 жыл бұрын

More to irony

@lebhotshorty 6 жыл бұрын

He had an accent! I never knew ! Haha but he plays all actors so well

@lightningbuster 6 жыл бұрын

Haven't you seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

@anthonyglee1710 3 жыл бұрын

An accent? He’s British.

@superjangames 6 жыл бұрын

He is an absolute gem. I adore him in The Good Doctor!

@carolynhill4676 6 жыл бұрын

I love you Freddie.

@bigkahona8444 6 жыл бұрын

A real actor

@odalisgonzalez6875 6 жыл бұрын

The Emmy Award for Freddie

@michsan9203 6 жыл бұрын

Freddie Highmore is the love of my life!!! I really love The Good Doctor!!!

@EthersCubing 6 жыл бұрын

I love The Good Doctor. I have Autism, I can relate to this show well. Freddie Highmore is fantastic in this show.

@bryanmadrio1329 6 жыл бұрын

0:40 Other celebs : your show is on FIRE!! : Yeah I know! thank you!! Freddie :your show is on fire : thank you *calm voice

@CeritaDariSaya 6 жыл бұрын

*just watch first episode, and i'm crying like a baby, so touching ! this show is so good people !*

@Everblesstasha9798 6 жыл бұрын

Love the show and how outspoken he is and brilliant at the same time love u shawn

@patricialong9246 2 жыл бұрын

The most talented actor on tv. So much respect and kindness you dont see this anymore.

@marielove9430 6 жыл бұрын

Good doctor is my favorite show of all time

@lnh7199 6 жыл бұрын

he is so adorable

@victorinebabesxxx 6 жыл бұрын

He has beautiful eyes. Wow

@ana-zu3gn 6 жыл бұрын

Omg Freddieeeeeeeeeee cmpletely in love

@macfae 6 жыл бұрын

Freddie"s character is the whole show for me. No one else measures up to what he brings. I'd like to see the same level from every one.

@shannonleonard-day7695 3 жыл бұрын

I have autism and this show makes me happy as it shows we are competant

@angelrain1115 6 жыл бұрын

I only watched good doctor bcuz of Freddie highmore.

@a.b.2909 6 жыл бұрын

the only reason i payed it any attention was because of Freddie, it turned out so good tho

@brandonmiles86 6 жыл бұрын

Same here. He is such an incredible actor. I've been a fan of his since he was a kid.

@edytkaa 6 жыл бұрын

what is interesting about this show besides Freddie? I loved him in Bates Motel and want to see more of him but all TGD promos and trailers seems boring to me

@wayvworldwidedomination4712 6 жыл бұрын

lol me too

@Funnygals2013 6 жыл бұрын

+Say Yay The show is actually incredible. Don't judge it so much on the trailers or promos. I started the show not knowing much about the actors, I didn't even know Freddie Highmore, but the storyline is impeccable. The show itself is real, heart breaking, and amazing, in my opinion of course. And obviously Freddie is incredible at his role and I fell in love with his character, only 5 episodes in.

@liviaprado8456 5 жыл бұрын

He is alsome and have this beautiful child face intact. Every work he does it's a master piece and I really cry a lot. I feel like I know him, because he is apparently shy and serious. I am a fan and I which a beautiful and long season for the good doctor!

@musical_merri 6 жыл бұрын

I love him!!!❤️❤️

@TheEarthnicity 5 жыл бұрын

I saw the first episode of TGD, and was absolutely floored! I've been researching Asperger's syndrome for 10 years, and I am working toward getting the diagnosis my mother never got me. Seeing the show made me cry because it was so real... And he does well, so much so that I genuinely sometimes forget that Highmore is NOT Autistic. I related so strongly to the character, that I actually picked up a less painful variant of one of his stims, from when he started screaming about not wanting therapy. That episode made me fall into a meltdown due to emotional overload, and I started hitting my hands together the same way he did to his head... I don't pick up stims that easily. But that should probably tell you something lol

@touchelawson7858 6 жыл бұрын

I write on Facebook about this show Every week, it's amazing! Sometime I believe this is real. I can't remember seeing him before but I love him now. God Bless his success!

@miumiuepot 6 жыл бұрын

I love him since august rush and wow he's growing up so much and become a great actor,,i love him his acting and the good doctor ❤❤

@weepingwillows21 6 жыл бұрын

I love Freddie. I'm a big fan, and I love this show because it's unique. I love how relatable Shaun is. Even though I don't have Autism, I see a lot in him that I recognize in myself at times. Sometimes I feel protective, other times I'm cheering him on. This show is such a treat.

@kathie554 6 жыл бұрын

Great actors, great story lines. Everybody should watch this show.

@Bedlaminhavana 11 ай бұрын

How did I not... You're phenomenal. And i think I've found a name to fill the category of 'favorite actor'. Thank you.

@MissesWitch 6 жыл бұрын

Well just so he knows his character surely defines so many of my experiences. I'd say in all 6 episodes I've watched so far, I've encountered all the things and feelings that have been portrayed by his character! It's just so relatable! The most relatable thing I've seen in my life!

@R3DQ22 6 жыл бұрын

Show is BRILLIANT! Definitely deserves some awards!!!

@arra_iz_required2467 6 жыл бұрын

Freddie is so CUTE

@marimiller9605 Жыл бұрын

I haven't watched it yet but what I can say is my 19 year old brother is on the spectrum and just watching clips makes me happy. My brother is one of the smartest people I know he knew his states and capitals at 3 and as a teen he could tell you every single world capital the amount of knowledge is incredible. But socially he is a dork hahaha I love him so much he has not a care in the world of what others like or want and he is a ticking time bomb so this shows literally an exact description of my brother who is my world

@skeletonizer9529 6 жыл бұрын

They already revealed what trauma haplened in Shaun's past. Pay attention, lady, smh.

@primeval44 6 жыл бұрын

The series is a very good remake of the Korean series. the good doctor of 2013

@bathingapes112 6 жыл бұрын

He is really good at what he does. Love all of his work especially this show!

@jasonsmart5957 6 жыл бұрын

He plays the part SOOOO well ! My new fav tv show :)

@michaelvega805 6 жыл бұрын

I love this show hopefully they keep making more shows 😍😍

@katie0698 6 жыл бұрын

What a sweetie💕

@Victoria-cm4jr 5 жыл бұрын

I was afraid to watch this show because I thought it would make me sad. The love of my life, my grandson, it autistic. Today I watched the first episode and I loved you and now I'm hooked. Can't wait to see all the other episodes. This actor is very talented.

@lightningbuster 6 жыл бұрын

I watched them while they're were filming a bit of this show when I was up visiting Vancouver last month.

@markksa4700 6 жыл бұрын

This series is unique. It's like a breath of fresh air. I will probably watch this till the end.

@rzella8022 5 жыл бұрын

Since I love the Good Doctor and Freddie so much, I'm going to have to go back and watch all the shows he's acted in before.

@rachelschulz4919 6 жыл бұрын

FREDDIE. HIGHMORE. IS. MY. FUTURE. HUSBAND. ASK. ANYONE. I. KNOW.

@norainealipoon1824 6 жыл бұрын

Rachel Schulz GOOD LUCK

@rachelschulz4919 6 жыл бұрын

XD I'VE LOVED HIM FOR 16 YEARS NOW AND IM ONLY 15. FIHGT THAT

@burntbiryani2298 6 жыл бұрын

Rachel Schulz BAHAAHABHAHA

@burntbiryani2298 6 жыл бұрын

Ummm WHAT WE'VE BEEN MARRIED FOR 20 YEARS NOW EXCUSE ME 😂😂

@everlastingeverett 6 жыл бұрын

Whoa, buddy! He's 26. Pretty sure he wouldn't marry someone ten years younger than him. He doesn't seem like that sort of person. Haha...

@joerogers540 6 жыл бұрын

I am glad that ABC is doing this program. I have autism and I can relate to some of Shaun Murphy.

@JerryN7970 11 ай бұрын

I’m usually not a big fan of medical shows or hospital dramas, but I reluctantly started watching it with my wife a few months back on Hulu. I ended up loving the show and we often find ourselves watching multiple episodes sometimes! Right now we are about halfway through season 5.

@cash_eye 6 жыл бұрын

I need episodes 9 already i can't wait another week

@bluesky6028 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant show! Freddie is awesome !

@ardiskazanjian8138 5 жыл бұрын

I love this show, i look forward to it every week.

@stag1528 6 жыл бұрын

So exited for the next season!

@lolitsmeflores6375 6 жыл бұрын

He's so cute!😂😍😘

@holliss5 6 жыл бұрын

Freddie is fantastic such a good actor xx

@louisdead6761 6 жыл бұрын

In my opinion he does a amazing job because my cousin has autism. I also have vary slight autism i dont process things the same as others so... Yeah he does a wonderful job and on top of that the American accent is amazing as well

@wayvworldwidedomination4712 6 жыл бұрын

God! he is so cute!

@CassieDee21 4 жыл бұрын

He seems so down to earth which is nice to see in a talented actor like him. I personally love the good doctor, for two reasons. 1) my mother worked for the NHS for many years, cared for patients and worked in theatre helping the surgeons out, so the premise of the show reminds me of my caring mother. 2) my wonderful husband to be is on the spectrum, Aspergers he has and when we watch the show and how Shawn has come so far on his journey to be a Great doctor, I think of my man. I love how he has his quirks like Shawn, also he likes how they develop Shawn over the seasons and in certain situations he can relate to Shawn. That’s my reasons lol

@jimintaetae6474 6 жыл бұрын

His amazing I'm in love with the show

@mariaesushmitabotones4477 6 жыл бұрын

This show is brilliant!! I’m watching the good doctor all the way from Philippines!!! (Via Facebook) btw love his accent!

@cristanaka5472 6 жыл бұрын

How do people be this talented

@SorayaEsfandiary_ 5 жыл бұрын

He is too adorable and I can't handle it.

@itsph1lo 6 жыл бұрын

Willy Wonka would be so proud

@lisev415 6 жыл бұрын

love him. he is smart and talented..

@JeslieLaughs 6 жыл бұрын

"Evan doesn't have cancer" WAS MY FAVORITE PART

@sydneylyman8778 6 жыл бұрын

What a DARLING

@zenxtraordinary1095 6 жыл бұрын

accent ACCENT wait what wait what WHAT HE PLAYED THOSE CHARACTERS MY HEARTEU

@kddbb 6 жыл бұрын

He's so sweet and charming but I sense that he could be a straight up player with the ladies lol.

@epicendergamer8535 6 жыл бұрын

Lol. 😅

@WanderlassS 6 жыл бұрын

So eloquent Freddie

@zrosett7734 6 жыл бұрын

Love u dc.

@manhongle7126 9 ай бұрын

As a fellow late diagnosed autistic, I couldn't believe he isn't autistic.... I can relate to the way he acts... Thank you

@khadijahwilliams1156 5 жыл бұрын

Not only I love Freddie Highmore but also the good doctor because I have autism and the show inspired me to have confidence so I can use it when I do acting again.