AT FIRST GLANCE you might think this stunningly handsome guy walking the Fashion Week runways around the world including Milan, London and Berlin is just another model. Beautiful, aloof and unapproachable, until you realize it is in fact RJ Mitte. The well known and beloved actor from Breaking Bad who captured the hearts of millions playing the disabled son of Walter White in the long running T.V. series.
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NOW LANDING ROLES in major films, Mitte had also co-hosted coverage for the Paralympics in Rio for 2016. This incredibly talented, good-natured Louisiana native lives every day of his life with cerebral palsy. By his own words, he looks upon the diagnosis as just a challenge, one that has never deterred him from doing what he loves best, performing and helping others to lead positive, outstanding lives in spite of anything they might be up against. RJ tours colleges and does public speaking engagements where he talks openly about the challenges he faced growing up. He uses much of his time in the spotlight to encourage people to be brave and face their fears. His courage and candor about his illness have long been an inspiration to many never detracting from the artist that he is.
Who’s Driving Doug is your first starring role on the big screen, fill us in on the film…
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It was an amazing opportunity shooting that film. It was very different being the lead in this project and I definitely had a lot of fun doing it. There’s more responsibility and weight in doing a film project but I think it worked out well for what it is. We all cared about the film and what we were doing. Our cast and crew were a lot of fun. That’s all you can hope for when you’re working on a role. Doug is an interesting character too; he’s a smart, outgoing kid who is trapped in his shell. As the movie plays out he starts to come out of that shell and learn who he is and what he can do.
Big screen or little screen, where are you most comfortable?
Anywhere that I can fit; I just enjoy working. Working with a good crew and a good cast of people who care about the project is where I feel most comfortable.
Can you tell us more about how you got involved with the 2016 Paralympics?
I was doing some work in London at the time and I met a few people, including Channel 4 and Scope, and from there the relationship just continued to grow which allowed me this amazing opportunity. I’m really excited to be able to do this, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that Channel 4 has given me. I can’t wait to see how Rio goes and to see the amazing strength of each athlete competing for the gold!
And lastly, who is your favorite go-to fashion designer for events?
I like Moods of Norway; they make colorful and comfortable suits. I also love wearing Vivienne Westwood. Honestly any designer that makes comfortable clothes that fit my lifestyle is my go-to.
Cape Jacket -AZUL by Moussy, Shirt – GM studio By Georges Marciano, Tie – c/o Trendhaus Showroom, Pants – AZUL by moussy
