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“#’It’s My Coming Out Party’<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

Netflix\u2019s semi-autobiographical gem, <\/span>Special <\/span><\/i>is finally back. <\/span><\/p>\n

Centering on Ryan Hayes (writer and executive producer Ryan O\u2019Connell), a gay man with mild cerebral palsy, the final season sees Ryan on a search for independence away from his overprotective mom Karen <\/span>(<\/span>Jessica Hecht<\/span>),<\/span> breaking his writer\u2019s block and maneuvering through a relationship that is hella complicated. <\/span><\/p>\n

On his journey of self-discovery, he\u2019ll meet Buck Andrews\u2019 Henry, who has high-functioning autism and exhibits stimming (repetitive, self-stimulating behavior). Andrews, a queer actor on the spectrum, was ecstatic about not only app<\/a>earing in the series<\/a> but also getting a voice in the series\u2019 writer\u2019s room. Here, the newcomer opens up about how <\/span>Special <\/span><\/i>really is when it comes to representation on television. <\/span><\/p>\n

When was the moment you wanted to become an actor? Who were early inspirations growing up?<\/b><\/p>\n

Buck Andrews:<\/strong> In a way, <\/span>Special<\/span><\/i> is my coming out party as an actor. I\u2019ve been writing for a while, and then I started acting in my own sketches and hosted a live show with one of my best friends in college. But I never thought that acting was something I\u2019d fully be doing. My main inspirations growing up were theatrical pop stars like Lady Gaga dressing up as Jo Calderone at the VMAs or Bj\u00f6rk at the Royal Opera House. And then later in life, Lisa Kudrow. Ryan and the writer\u2019s room showed me [Kudrow\u2019s HBO comedy series] <\/span>The Comeback<\/span><\/i>. I hope that we as a society have enough intelligence to elect her as president, or something.<\/span><\/p>\n

How much did you know about Special<\/em> prior to joining the show? <\/b><\/p>\n

Initially, I only knew the series creator Ryan from afar, and from billboards. Now I know him from up close, and billboards. As for the first season, I watched the show and absolutely loved it! They were able to pack so much into it and cover subject matter that\u2019s usually taboo. The scene between Ryan and Brian Jordan Alvarez\u2026god-tier.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Buck<\/p>\n

BETH DUBBER\/NETFLIX<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How did your opportunity to be on the show come about?<\/b><\/p>\n

A friend who I was casually seeing. I know, so gay. He asked if I wanted to interview for a writer\u2019s assistant position. Ryan called me in the middle of an Upright Citizens Brigade class and was like, \u201cCancel your class, babe, you\u2019re coming with me!\u201d Honestly, it was kind of surreal.<\/span><\/p>\n

What was it like being on set?<\/b><\/p>\n

It was heartwarming \u2014 and very medical. It felt like we were on the set of <\/span>Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/span><\/i> or <\/span>The Good Doctor<\/span><\/i>; I\u2019d have people putting swabs up my nose all day and everyone was hidden behind a face shield. But PPE aside, I would do it all again in a heartbeat. The directors Craig [Johnson] and Anna [Dokoza] made me feel so comfortable on set and Punam [Patel], Ryan, Max [Jenkins] and the rest of the cast made it so \u2014 dare I say, special!<\/span><\/p>\n

Tell me about Henry and the impact he has on Ryan.<\/b><\/p>\n

I think of Henry as a liberating gateway drug for Ryan. He\u2019s Ryan\u2019s pill in accessible Ibiza. He introduces him to other disabled people and shows Ryan that there\u2019s a world of possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n