Mattel—the U.S. toy giant that acquired the franchise in 2011—announced in a press release Wednesday the introduction of the show's first autistic character, Bruno the Brake Car. Fans of "Thomas & Friends" will get to meet a new character, as Bruno the Brake Car joins Thomas the Tank Engine as the franchise's first character with autism. Thomas the Tank Engine is getting its first autistic character this month! Bruno the Brake Car loves schedules, routine, timetables and when things go to plan. Thomas & Friends is set to get its first autistic character, Bruno the Brake Car - in the latest move to diversify on-screen representation in the hit TV series.

Source: The Guardian September 08, 2022 14:55 UTC