“Autistic handsome guy” causes a stir in The Good Doctor: 2 times paired with Johnny Depp
It’s surprising that the current Top 1 position on Netflix’s Trending chart is called The Good Doctor, a Hollywood series that has been on air since 2017, not Hospital Playlist or The Virtuous Doctor. The common point between these 3 works is not only the medical theme but also the quality cast in both appearance and acting. In particular, the heat of The Good Doctor is attracting attention to the male lead Freddie Highmore – a U30 actor from the UK, impressing with his bright blue eyes and admirable film career. A familiar name in the “F4 London” cast, Freddie Highmore has formed a new generation of male gods with Asa Butterfield, Tom Holland and Thomas Sangster. His roles are always varied, not to mention his scandal-free lifestyle and promising film production plans. If you have fallen for the unique doctor Shaun Murphy of The Good Doctor, don’t forget to learn more about Freddie Highmore!
A huge filmography since the age of 7, most notably co-starring with actor Johnny Depp twice
Freddie Highmore’s full name is Alfred Thomas Highmore. He was born in 1992 in London, UK, in a family working in the entertainment industry. While Freddie’s father is former actor Edward Highmore, his mother is an artist representative. Therefore, the male lead of The Good Doctor was exposed to art early and quickly got his first role at the age of 7, in the comedy Women Talking Dirty.
Freddie Highmore’s childhood was continuously associated with large and small film projects. In 2004, he became a famous child star when he appeared with Johnny Depp in Finding Neverland – a semi-historical film about the creation of Peter Pan by writer J. M. Barrie. With this touching role at the age of 12, Freddie Highmore received a series of nominations and awards for the first time, officially entering the ranks of professional actors in Hollywood.
Another highlight when mentioning Freddie Highmore is the children’s film Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. At this time, he continued to play the main role alongside Johnny Depp and became known to audiences around the world. Freddie Highmore’s subsequent works also achieved certain successes, including: A Good Year, a fantasy series about Arthur Montgomery, The Spiderwick Chronicles, dubbing the film Astro Boy…
From a mischievous child star to a British male god, participating in The Good Doctor thanks to a unique opportunity
Freddie Highmore is considered one of the “successful puberty” child stars with his handsome, elegant British looks. His acting has also become more and more mature, starting with the horror series Bates Motel – where Freddie transformed into the thorny psychopath Norman Bates.
After the hit Bates Motel that lasted 5 seasons, Freddie Highmore planned to take a break to avoid being stereotyped as a character. However, the opportunity to play The Good Doctor came too quickly, causing the actor to almost refuse the most memorable role of his life at the moment.
“When you have just finished a 5-season TV series, you also start to be afraid because of the long-term commitments behind it,” Freddie Highmore once shared about his hesitation before participating in The Good Doctor. However, his correct decision later proved the opposite, the character Shaun Murphy not only brought in a large number of fans but also helped Freddie Highmore receive a prestigious Golden Globe nomination.
Many viewers now cannot imagine where this series would go without Freddie Highmore’s excellent performance. The proof is that after 4 seasons, the number of viewers of The Good Doctor is still very large, extending from ABC to Netflix.
