Since the launch of Good Doctor in 2017, Freddie Highmore has lent his features to Shaun Murphy, a young autistic surgeon. At 32, the actor has just closed a seven-year chapter of his life with the end of the medical series. For the occasion, he confided in Télé-Loisirs.
TF1 is broadcasting this Wednesday, September 11 from 9:10 p.m. the first three new episodes of season 7 of Good Doctor (our opinion). This is the last season, composed of 10 episodes, of the medical series whose first six seasons are available in full on TF1+. It all starts with Shaun (Freddie Highmore) and Lea (Paige Spara) who discover the joys and complexities of parenthood, just like Morgan (Fiona Gubelmann) on his side.
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Télé-Loisirs: How will Shaun handle the arrival of his son in his life?
Freddie Highmore:
I’m not a father myself. I imagine how upsetting this is and it’s obviously the case for Shaun and Lea. He’s going to have to juggle his work and his new responsibilities. But also, on a deeper note, his relationship with Lea changes fundamentally, as does his relationship with Dr. Glassman [Richard Schiff, editor’s note], who is a father figure to him.
What will his other challenges be this season?
He’s going to welcome two new medical students. It’s interesting to see how he’s going to react to them. While he’s certainly evolved a lot since the beginning, he’s still getting used to the idea of becoming a leader and passing on his knowledge. Communication has never been his strong point and he’s going to be tested on that. There’s something frustrating about trying to teach people and not being able to reach them.
Good Doctor: “Finishing a series is a bittersweet feeling,” says Freddie Highmore (Shaun)
How did you experience filming this final season?
It’s strange. I compare it to when you graduate. It’s a big event that makes you nostalgic for everything you’ve experienced. At the same time, you’re also excited about the future. Finishing a series is a bittersweet feeling.
What will you miss most?
The people, my daily interactions with them, our routine. Vancouver is also a very special place for me. I had already filmed the series Bates Motel there. I even reunited with some of the technicians on Good Doctor. In total, it represents twelve years of my life. On a professional and personal level, it’s going to be a big change.
