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‘The Accountant 2’ Director Was “Dumbfounded” At RFK Jr.’s “Ignorant” Autism Comments
Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s rhetoric around people with autism, 'The Accountant 2' director Gavin O'Connor criticized the "ignorant" remarks.
Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s recent rhetoric around people with autism, the Emmy nominee criticized the Secretary of Health’s comments as “such an ignorant thing to say.” One writer for The Independent questioned why it was necessary for a neurotypical actor to revisit such a role in 2025, accusing his portrayal of teetering on a “punchline” or “caricature,” without ever actually saying the word “autistic.” O’Connor also noted that the role of Christian’s proverbial “guy in the chair,” Justine, is portrayed by neurodivergent actress Allison Robertson, as are her team of young hackers at Harbor Neuroscience.
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