Atticus Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin’s son, has opened up about the changes he wants to see in Hollywood for those who also have autism – and what the industry can improve to make sets more accessible.
Atticus, 28, is an actor and autism advocate who recently joined the cast of the viral animated YouTube series God’s Gang, through the series’ new partnership Autism in Entertainment – an organization with the aim of increasing employment 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 due in 2025.
But in addition to 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 while running her own PR company.
With his experience in the industry so far – and growing up with famous family members, including his father, Daniel – Atticus has a few ideas about what kind of changes need to be made in Hollywood to cater to a more neurodiverse group of actors, like himself.
Daniel Baldwin’s son Atticus Baldwin has opened up about the changes he wants to see in Hollywood for those who also have autism
He also spoke to DailyMail.com about what the industry can improve to make sets more accessible
Atticus, seen here with his mother Isabela Hoffman and father Daniel, said: ‘Most autistic artists I know need some form of support’
“Most autistic artists I know need some form of support,” Atticus told DailyMail.com exclusively.
“I certainly need that,” he continued. ‘What that support is depends on the person. Clarity is important. If we don’t understand certain things, it is important to provide clarity.’
Atticus explained that he often has difficulty understanding people when they talk over each other, or when “everyone is talking at the same time.”
He prefers when people talk one by one because it makes things easier to understand.
“Some autistic performers are super sensitive to noise… Maybe it would be good to provide a place where the performers can have a quiet space, like a room where someone can take a break,” the actor told DailyMail. com.
Atticus also suggested having fidget spinner toys on hand on sets for autistic performers.
“It’s something autistic people use when they can’t keep their hands still,” he explained.
“But because everyone is different, it’s best to find out each person’s needs in advance, if possible,” he continued.
Growing up, Atticus was also surrounded by plenty of actors, as his father, Daniel – whose brother is Alec Baldwin – starred in many shows and films. He was seen in 1998
“Most autistic artists I know need some form of support,” Atticus exclusively told DailyMail.com
‘There is a saying: if you have met or already know one autistic person, you have really only met or known one autistic person.
‘We are all a little different… but being heard and seen is important.’
Growing up, Atticus was surrounded by numerous actors, while his father, Daniel – whose brother is Alec Baldwin – starred in many shows and films.
He is perhaps best known for playing Detective Beau Felton in the NBC TV series Homicide: Life on the Street.
Atticus is also related to Hailey Bieber, the daughter of his uncle Stephen Baldwin.
He revealed that he hasn’t met his new cousin, Jack Blues Bieber, yet, but he plans to in the future.
Already following in the footsteps of his famous family members, Atticus is excited to debut his acting talents in God’s Gang.
“I love the characters and the animation and their message of love, kindness, unity and acceptance,” Atticus said of the series.
Atticus is also related to Hailey Bieber, the daughter of his uncle Stephen Baldwin (center) – but has not yet met his new cousin, Jack Blues Bieber, but plans to do so in the future
He teased that his character is “based on a famous celebrity who has an explosive temper” – but couldn’t say much more than that so as not to spoil anything for viewers.
The 28-year-old is also just getting started. He has high hopes for the future, including roles as an actor and 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 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 are two of the best TV shows ever created in the history of mankind,” Atticus said.
‘And who knows, maybe in addition to shows like Arthur and Reading Rainbow, God’s Game will also follow as a very good show.’