- Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) has introduced Bruno, the first autistic character in the Thomas & Friends franchise.
- Bruno is a joyful, pun-making brake car.
- Mattel Television developed Bruno in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and Easterseals Southern California.
- MAT also consulted writers and spokespeople with autism, including Daniel Share-Strom and Aaron Likens.
- Voiced by Chuck Smith, an autistic actor, the new series regular will make his debut on the Season 26 premiere of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go on September 12, 2022.
- Price Action: MAT shares are trading higher by 0.27% at $22.19 on the last check Wednesday.
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