All Engines Go Wiki:Exclusives/Chuck Smith Interview

**Wikia Bureaucrat, FowlerHedgehog01, has been in contact with Chuck Smith's mother, Jaime (typing on Chuck's behalf), for another new exclusive interview, here on the Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go Wikia!**

**1. Before voicing Bruno, did you have any past experience in voice acting or is this your first time? As well as that, were you interested in being an actor?**

This is my first time acting. No, I never really thought about being a voice actor.

**2. When did you hear about Mattel looking for someone to voice Bruno? Was it done through school or was there some sort of advertisement?**

I heard about this job at school. I heard that Mattel was looking for a boy to voice Bruno.

**3. In relation to the last question, Was there an audition process you had to go through? If so, what was that like?**

There was an audition I had to do. I had to record a bit of a script and also record a song.

**4. When you got picked to voice Bruno, how excited were you when you got chosen? To Jaime, as a mother, how proud are you of Chuck receiving the role?**

I was very excited to get the role. I didn’t know what to expect!

**Jaime:** We are so proud of Chuck. We think that he is doing a fabulous job!

**5. What was it like being at an actual voice recording studio and what was the process behind voice acting like for All Engines Go? I imagine it was a little hard at first or did you find it to be easy?**

The actual studio is pretty cool. They have all kinds of sounds equipment and computers. The process is pretty smooth. I go in and read my lines and the producer will tell me if they want it said in a different tone or with a different expression. It was pretty hard at first, but I soon got the hang of it.

**6. As you’re autistic like your character, how would you compare yourself to Bruno by traits? Do you think you’re the same like him or are there some traits that Bruno has that you don’t have?**

I would say I like knowing what’s coming next. However, I love to go fast and Bruno likes a slow and steady pace.

**7. To both you and your mother, what is your favourite character, episode and song from All Engines Go?**

Sandy and Kana. Shake Rattle and Bruno is my favourite episode. My favourite song is “Give Me a Brake.”

**Jaime:** I would have to say that Bruno is my favourite character, but I may be a bit biased here. My favourite episode and song so far has been the same as Chuck. Shake Rattle and Bruno because it was the first time I saw Chuck’s performance on screen and also You Can’t Stop Me! because I thought Chuck did a wonderful job and the song is so catchy! I just love it.

**8. During voice production of the show, had you and your mother had a chance to meet up or work alongside Daniel Share-Strom? If so, what is he like? Did he give you and your mother give lots of advice in regards to autism?**

I have never met Daniel. I would love to someday, though.

**(Editor's note, it finally happened!):** https://thomas-and-friends-all-engines-go.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000161655**)**

**9. To Jaime, how have this whole experience been for you, to see your son becoming an official child voice actor? Do you think this has been one of the biggest things that happened for your family?**

**Jaime:** It has been wonderful to see Chuck’s hard work come to fruition on our very own tv screen! Definitely been a highlight for our family.

**10. When you get older and older, do you feel like voice acting for cartoons and other TV shows is something you would love to do as a job?**

I would like to continue on with voice acting.

**Note from FowlerHedgehog01: A huge thank you once again to Jaime, Chuck's mother, for getting her son's answers (and answering some I had for her) on his behalf. I know the interview is short but please understand that Chuck is a child. I didn't want to stress him out with any questions that were too long or too hard. I just wanted for this interview to be a bit more simple and straight to the point so everything was easy for him.**
**Nonetheless, I hope you enjoyed this short interview!**

*Note: All opinions expressed in interviews belong solely to the crew or cast member interviewed, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of All Engines Go or Mattel Television.*