Watch an exclusive clip from the new series, Friday, Jan. 21 on Amazon Prime Video.
Jason Katimsknows how to tell a coming-of-age story, but this time, he’s shifting the perspective.
(And there’s a lot.)
Harrison (Albert Rutecki), Jack (Rick Glassman), and Violet (Sue Ann Pien) in ‘As We See It’ on Amazon.Ali Goldstein / Amazon Studios
EW spoke with Katims about creating the new series and what audiences can expect.
Also, check out an exclusive sneak peek below.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Where did the idea for this show originate?
And I realized there’s not much that you see about that.
You don’t see as many stories about adulthood with autism as you do with children on the spectrum.
I started thinking about exploring that in a show.
I know you all made a point to find actors who identified as being on the spectrum.
Why was that so important to you?
It was the first thing that we did when Amazon called to say they were green-lighting the pilot.
And from that, we found these incredible actors.
I think people will be surprised by how relatable the stories are to everyone.
It feels completely relatable and versatile.
There’s also a lot of humor in the show.
Did you all talk about not wanting it to be too serious?
And yes, I do think it’s important.
But even though people will learn a bit, that is not what the experience is like.
There’s a delightful quality to it.
You laugh, never at these characters, but you laugh with them.
And my favorite thing is when you find yourself laughing and then two seconds later, you’re crying.
Now that you’ve completed season 1, what have you learned?
And so I found myself really in deep admiration of them.
But, “How does the world learn to welcome them in?”
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
As We See Itpremieres Friday, Jan. 21 on Amazon Prime Video.
