On Thomas & Friends, child actors with autism will voice the new character, Bruno the Brake Car. Television. Thomas the Tank Engine and Peppa Pig welcome friends with autism and 2 mommies.

Thomas the Train is getting a new friend, as the iconic British television franchise 'Thomas & Friends' introduces its first autistic character, voiced by Chuck Smith, an autistic actor.

Meet Thomas and his engines friends on the rail! With the new Augmented Reality (AR) and Voice Control function, meet your favorite engines in the real world and speak with them!

Children’s TV show “Thomas & Friends” is introducing its first autistic character, in a bid to diversify on-screen representation.