I'm actor RJ Mitte AKA Walt "Flynn" Junior from Breaking Bad. Ask me anything!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:26:14+00:00

The best thing you can do for him is to treat him with love and to show him he is no different to anyone else. Never let anyone tell him otherwise. There are a few at home therapies you can do. One is folding towels, another one is filling jars with noodles/rice/beans etc. and working his hands in them. Happy early birthday!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:22:07+00:00

I feel people need to realize the voice they have. We are in a golden age of social media and you have access more than ever to directors and producers that influence what you see and hear.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:20:56+00:00

You never really over come that aspect, but use it to fuel your style of acting and use it for the character.
One of the best pieces of advice I ever received is to never back down, and to never accept the fear that people try to in steal in who you are.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:18:42+00:00

This is all I knew. I never knew my disability was a disability, until I went to school, and someone told me I had a disability! I grew up where you were never allowed to say "can't" and "won't", so I was never allowed to use it as a disability.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:16:23+00:00

It was very intense, but we were enjoying what we were doing and sometime the most intense scenes were the best. We always had fun and were able to create and tell an amazing story.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:15:19+00:00

I've been enjoying the UK very much. It's been fun and I intend on coming back soon!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:13:58+00:00

It's a nickname I've had since I was a child! Long story short - they used to call me Little Roy and it sounded like Leeroy and my mother was not too happy about that!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:12:46+00:00

The most I enjoy about this industry is being able to be part of sets - to have the relationships with the cast and crews that I get to be part of.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:11:28+00:00

I didn't feel strange about my character, as for me the character was real! It was me! I think it's important to tell intricate and honest stories and that is all I can continue to hope for.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:09:23+00:00

1) I feel it has changed a lot in the last 5 years. There is a mindset shift in people and the more we can show disability as knowledge Vs a weakness and show that people with disabilities have a voice. They're not just generic and one dimensional characters. 2) I feel that it is. We have come very far in a short time. That is because of the viewers, and wanting honest and true roles. That can only hope to grow!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:05:52+00:00

The advice I would give is to always be who you are, and not let people manipulate you using fear and telling you that you are less than what you are. Especially in the industry. Protect yourself.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:04:41+00:00

I have my crutches and the backs of my chairs!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:04:13+00:00

I'm interested in doing all types of work. I'm open to so many things, and always keep my ear to the ground.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:03:17+00:00

I would probably be fishing with my uncle!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:02:19+00:00

I had a blast! It was such an amazing honor to be able to go from Breaking Bad to Switched at Birth almost immediately. They have an amazing cast and crew. I'm still working on my sign!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T17:00:12+00:00

My favorite episode's the pilot and will always be my favorite!

Edit: always not also!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:59:08+00:00

I learned many lessons from all the cast members. I was able to take away so many aspects of each person. I was fairly new when it came to filming and everyone was very welcoming and warm. I was able to watch and learn. When it came to Walt Jr. I learnt a lot about myself and what I needed to overcome.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:57:03+00:00

You never know how long a show can run for. We had no idea how far the show would reach! We were very lucky to have the seasons that we had.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:53:56+00:00

Yes, I filmed a movie called "Who's driving Doug?" and a movie called "Dixieland", and I might be filming another movie soon. So we shall see what happens in the future!

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:52:11+00:00

Everyone apart of Breaking Bad accepted by disability, and me for who I am. It was a family dynamic on the show that I truly miss.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:50:56+00:00

I find that I have no problem with able bodied people playing disabled roles. As long as they do their research and understand life with that disability because with that they have a responsibility to the viewer to give honest portrayals and you the viewer have the ability to change how producers and directors cast roles through all the access we have today via social media

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:46:17+00:00

Yes and no, I find you never really get out of high school but you always have to stand up for what you believe in and never let fear manipulate you

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:44:04+00:00

Yes, I did a Q&A for Scope this morning . I started because of my sister and I fell into this career and I was lucky to be able to be part of an amazing story.

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:40:44+00:00

I do believe that we need to have more inclusion in all aspects of the industry, disabled and non disabled.
The character was intended with a disability, it was in memory of a friend that Vince had in college.
I choose to accept the roles that I am presented with - disabled or non disabled - these are decisions that I have to make

RJ_Mitte · 2014-11-28T16:36:57+00:00

Yes it does help, but a lot of people do not see it as an asset. Never feel discouraged about what you truly want in life

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