Atticus Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin’s son, has opened up about the changes that he wants to see in Hollywood for those who also have autism – and what the industry can improve upon to make sets more accessible.
Atticus, 28, is an actor and autism advocate who recently joined the cast of viral animated YouTube series, God’s Gang, through the series’ new partnership Autism in Entertainment – an organization with a purpose of increasing employment opportunities for autistic talent in the entertainment industry.
The series features four superheroes representing four different major world religions – Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity – and Atticus will star in new episodes that will roll out in 2025.
But aside from voice acting, Atticus is also a stage and television star with many different talents.
He played the role of Zachary in the Tubi series The Wright Turn in 2022, which followed a divorced mother-of-two as she ran her own PR firm.
With his experience in the industry so far – and growing up around famous family members, including his father, Daniel – Atticus has a few ideas on what kind of changes should be made in Hollywood to accommodate a more neurodiverse group of actors, like himself.
Atticus Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin’s son, has opened up about the changes that he wants to see in Hollywood for those who also have autism
He also spoke to DailyMail.com about what the industry can improve upon to make sets more accessible
Atticus, seen here with his mom Isabela Hoffman and dad Daniel, said, ‘Most autistic artists that I know need some sort of support’
‘Most autistic artists that I know need some sort of support,’ Atticus told DailyMail.com exclusively.
‘I definitely need that,’ he continued. ‘What that support is depends on the person. Clarity is important, if we don’t understand certain things, it’s important to clarify.’
Atticus explained that oftentimes, he has trouble understanding people when they talk over each other, or when ‘everyone is talking at once.’
He prefers when people talk one at a time, as it makes things easier to comprehend.
‘Some autistic artists are super sensitive to noise… Maybe providing a place where the artists could have some quiet space, like a room where someone could go take a break with them, that’d be good,’ the actor told DailyMail.com.
Atticus also suggested having fidget spinner toys handy on sets for autistic artists.
‘It’s something that autistic people use if they can’t keep their hands still,’ he explained.
‘But because everyone’s different, the best thing to do would be to find out each person’s needs beforehand, if possible,’ he continued.
Growing up, Atticus was also surrounded by plenty of actors, as his dad, Daniel – whose brother is Alec Baldwin – starred in many shows and movies. He’s seen in 1998
‘Most autistic artists that I know need some sort of support,’ Atticus told DailyMail.com exclusively
‘There is a saying, if you’ve met or already know one autistic person, you’ve really only met or know one autistic person.
‘We’re all wired a little differently… but being heard and being seen matters.’
Growing up, Atticus was surrounded by plenty of actors, as his dad, Daniel – whose brother is Alec Baldwin – starred in many shows and movies.
He is perhaps most well known for playing Detective Beau Felton in the NBC TV series Homicide: Life on the Street.
Atticus is also related to Hailey Bieber, who is the daughter of his uncle Stephen Baldwin.
He revealed that he hasn’t met his new cousin, Jack Blues Bieber, quite yet, but he plans to in the future.
Atticus is already following in the footsteps of his famous family members, and is excited to debut his acting talents on God’s Gang.
‘I love the characters and the animation and their message of love kindness and unity and acceptance,’ Atticus said of the series.
Atticus is also related to Hailey Bieber, who is the daughter of his uncle Stephen Baldwin (center) – but hasn’t met his new cousin, Jack Blues Bieber, quite yet, but plans to in the future
He teased that his character is ‘based off of a famous celebrity who has an explosive temper’ – but couldn’t say much more than that as to not spoil anything for viewers.
The 28-year-old is just getting started, too. He has high hopes for the future, which includes being an actor and a screenwriter on his two favorite children’s shows, Sesame Street and Thomas & Friends.
The actor told DailyMail.com that Thomas & Friends was actually the show that helped him learn how to speak when he was young.
‘Sesame Street and Thomas & Friends are two of my favorite shows of all time, and in my opinion, they’re two of the greatest TV shows ever created in the history of mankind,’ Atticus said.
‘And who knows, maybe, in addition to them, as well as shows like Arthur and Reading Rainbow, maybe God’s Gang will also follow as a really good show.’