RJ Mitte is interested in using art as a vessel for activism.
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Mitte said he believes Hollywood is becoming more inclusive but there’s always room to grow.
RJ Mitte hopes his advocacy work for people with disabilities keeps getting attention.
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“I’m one of many people fighting for this type of diversity and equality in film and television. But it’s growing. And it’s positively growing. And now more than ever, it’s game-changing,” he described.
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The “Breaking Bad” alum also knows he’s leading by example and is a role model for younger stars.
“I’ve definitely had had positive feedback on what I’ve done in my career when it comes to my activism and advocacy,” he said. “I’ve definitely seen my work pay off over the decade and change mentalities either firsthand or third.”
“I think it’s so important to have both sides of this coin to be able to have a well-rounded discussion and views on what we want to see and what we don’t want to see,” Mitte added. “That’s so crucial.”
“Triumph” is currently in theaters and on-demand on June 15.
FOX’s Ashley Dvorkin contributed to this report.
