Take an ‘ Atypical’ look at TV with autistic character
Story of a teen on the spectrum and on the cusp of adulthood
Atypical gives itself away in the title.
The new Netflix series, available for streaming on Aug. 11, takes the coming- of- age story in a new direction, telling it from the perspective of a teenager who is on the autism spectrum.
With many young people diagnosed with autism on the cusp of adulthood, series creator Robia Rashid ( The Goldbergs) figured a story told from an autistic teen’s point of view, a first for a TV comedy, would be a great way to explore dating and other rituals connected with growing up.
High- school senior Sam Gardner ( Keir Gilchrist, United States of Tara) provides that voice, she says, while explaining that the show can’t reflect the situation of every person with autism. “We’re telling the story of this one kid on the spectrum, and that’s his life. It’s a very specific story of this family.”
Rashid also hopes to tell a broader story about growing up by focusing on 18- year- old Sam, his family and, by extension,
Blue Ivy is reportedly a big sister. Beyoncé, 35, and Jay Z, 47, welcomed their twins last week, according to People, CNN and US Weekly. The news was first reported by Showbiz411. USA TODAY has reached out to the couple’s representatives for comment.
Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, confirmed the news on Father’s Day with a tweet from “Granddad” saying “They’re here! Happy birthday to the twins!”
Names and sexes for the twins have not yet been revealed, but the little ones have a lot to learn about instant fame from their big sister, Blue, 5, who also made major pop culture waves when she was born.
The pop star’s pregnancy started in typical drop- the- mike Bey fashion. No one saw it coming — not the tabloids that were predicting the demise of the Carters’ marriage, nor her Beyhive of fans who followed the couple’s every move. Instead, in a masterful swoop, the
Lemonade singer revealed the news Feb. 1 with an angelic photo on Instagram highlighting her prominent baby bump.
The celeb baby news quickly soared as a trending topic on Twitter and broke the Guinness World Record for Most Liked Image in the social media site’s history.
Though through her pregnancy Beyoncé couldn’t keep all of her commitments — she had to drop out of headlining Coachella in April on the advice of her doctors ( Lady Gaga filled in) — she has shared her experience, chronicling her bump with a series of fashionforward Instagram posts.
Where will she and Jay Z raise their brood? Los Angeles looks likely; Blue attends a local school and according to
Variety and People, the pair have pursued several real estate deals in the area.
They shouldn’t have a problem buying a massive spread: Forbes recently announced that the superstar couple have amassed a net worth of $ 1.16 billion.