Has anyone watched Locke and Key? The show was recently renewed for a second season. After being featured on shows such as ABC’s “The Good Doctor” and “Speechless,” Coby Bird, a talented young man who is on the autism spectrum was cast as Rufus Whedon, the adopted son of Ellie Whedon and caretaker of Keyhouse Manor’s estate.
Netflix’s description of “Locke and Key” is: “After their dad’s murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical keys that unlock powers — and secrets.” While the show never says directly that Rufus is on the autism spectrum, several people within the autism community have told me how they could relate to the character.
I reached out to Coby to ask him and he said, “They never say that Rufus has any disability. It is assumed but never brought up.” There’s a great interview where Coby discusses his role on Autism Live with my dear friend Shannon Penrod, which you can watch below to learn more about his background.
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