RJ Mitte on Struggling with Cerebral Palsy in Hollywood

RJ Mitte on Struggling with Cerebral Palsy in Hollywood RJ Mitte, the actor known for his role in 'Breaking Bad', shares his struggles with cerebral palsy in the entertainment industry and his advocacy for disability rights. RJ Mitte, a prominent actor known for his portrayal of Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on the critically acclaimed AMC series 'Breaking Bad', expressed frustration over the difficulty he faced in booking acting gigs due to his cerebral palsy. He claimed in text messages to a close friend that he was finding it challenging to get casting directors to look past his disability, with some roles being written off as mere 'props' and lacking depth. In one message, he wrote, 'I'm writing my own s-t now.RJ Mitte Faces Booking Difficulties Due To Cerebral Palsy' Mitte also shared his experiences of being told that characters in scripts he auditioned for did not have disabilities, with him questioning why characters couldn't be disabled. The actor, who was passionate about pushing for more opportunities for those with disabilities, said he wanted to keep working in the US to maintain his health insurance.Despite facing obstacles, Mitte remained optimistic about his future, stating 'any chance I can work with Vince and his team is the dream come true.' As an advocate for disability rights, Mitte was the president of The Mitte Foundation and used his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities. He once stated, 'I think everyone that has a disability has the opportunity to make an impact with what they can do and who they are. I wouldn't be able to do what I do today if it wasn't for my disability and what it instilled in me.RJ Mitte Attends Film Premiere Before Tragic Death' In his last public appearance before his tragic death, Mitte attended the premiere of his film 'Talking to Strangers', and in his last interview on 'The Joe Vulpis' podcast, he expressed his desire to continue acting and 'living the dream', saying, 'I am cautiously optimistic that Vince has something in mind. '