Audiences have fallen in love with Becca on “The Pitt” for her authentic and nuanced portrayal of autism. As an actor with autism herself, Tal Anderson brings a perspective that helps reshape disability representation on television.
Yet according to our recent study “The State of Disability Representation on Television,” only 21% of characters on TV with disabilities are played by disabled actors.
Authentic representation means opportunity, accuracy, and giving disabled actors the chance to tell their own stories. When casting reflects real lived experience, the impact goes far beyond the screen.