Q : Walter Junior is the only member of the White family who doesn't break bad yet. What do you believe this is due to?
A : LOL...maybe he has already broke-bad and the audience doesn't know yet. Honestly I think teenagers go through a lot of challenges. And Walt Jr., has taken his father's illness seriously and feels a kind of responsibility.
Q :When casting was searching for an actor to play Walt Jr., were they looking for someone that was physically challenged to fill that role?
A : The casting experience was one of my first in Hollywood. I had heard from my manager that casting was looking for an actor with cerebral palsy to audition for the role of Walt Jr. After I was cast to play the character I learned that both able bodied and actors with disabilities were considered. However the writer/creator of Breaking Bad, Vince Gilligan had a very close friend in college with cerebral palsy and he wanted to acknowledge the memory of his friend. I think selecting an actor with cerebral palsy is the most authentic read for Breaking Bad.
Q : Since your role in Breaking Bad is the first of your career. What is it like working with an actor like Bryan Cranston? Walter keeps going to a dark path that he doesn't know if there is a comeback, what do you think about the transformation of Walter White on Breaking Bad?
A : When I moved to Hollywood I knew very little about acting and show business. A year later I was cast in a TV series that listed some of the best actors in town as cast mates. I had no idea I would get to work with actors of this caliber after starting out so quickly. Without a doubt Bryan Cranston is one of the finest actors in town. I learn something more about my craft each time I get to work with him. Most of my scenes are with Bryan Cranston. I hope in some way that the interaction between a father and son is one of the moments in his life that reflects a bright spot. Seeing the character, Walter White's transformation is most like any family member when we live up close. Whether personal changes are subtle or jarring, a family member is someone we love and trust. We go with them because we are living in the moment. We most see the drama of change when we reflect back.
Q : We are very glad that we to see a 20 year old boy achieve his dreams despite having Cerebral Palsy. Even further, we are thankful that he is member of campaigns that help people with similar difficulties. How did you face all the difficulties with your health problem in the beginning? Do you believe that achieving to be part of a series that has had major success can help more people overcome these problems, to be courageous and continue to fight for their dreams?
A : I think a lot of my dreams have come about because of CP rather than in spite of. I have had great pleasure in getting to know people through my travels around the US. My team and I decided early on that we wanted to get involved with organizations and people that support awareness in the areas of diversity and disability. I believe Breaking Bad and other TV shows that highlight actors with visible disabilities have a huge impact on the way the public sees people with disabilities. I think its just as important for those with a disability to see themselves reflected in a positive way. It helps to see other people who look and behave the way we do. We are inspired and motivated to attempt new opportunities. We develop a sense that we can do what we set our minds to do.
Q : Walter White did some very bad things to protect his family and also because he is now a greedy drug dealer. What do you think will be Walter Junior's reaction when he finds out his father’s true character?
A : Its hard to say what will happen in the future when we are truly living in the moment. I think the White family have grown through a lot of challenges together and have learn how to better hear each other. My hope is that Walt Jr., will be able to listen to his father. He might not be able to see and totally understand all that his father has done, or why he made the choices he has. But when there is understanding there is at least a chance.
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