While it’s been a long time sinceThe Middlegraced our TV screens, the show left an impact thanks to its relatable storylines and realistic characters.The Middle, which ran on ABC for nine seasons, follows the Heck family, a middle-class, midwestern group of lovable characters. Specifically, the series focuses on the Heck matriarch, Frankie, played byPatrica Headon ofEverybody Loves Raymondfame, as she guides the family through life’s ups and downs.
While Frankie Heck might beThe Middle’sprotagonist, the show offers a multitude of great supporting characters as well.All the members of the Heck family are interesting and funny, but the one who stands out is Brick.He’s an unusual child whose best friend is his backpack. Brick is a quirky yet lovable character perfectly brought to life by Atticus Shaffer, who was ten years old when he landed the role. But, sinceThe Middlehas gone off the air, what has Atticus been up to?
Brick Actor Atticus Shaffer Continues To Act
He Has Particularly Found Success In Voice Acting
SinceThe Middleended in 2018, Shaffer has been keeping busy as he continues to act in major projects. For three years, Shaffer provided the voice of Ono, an egret, inThe Lion Guard, a spin-off ofDisney’s iconic animated featureThe Lion King.Most of Shaffer’s post-The Middlecareer has been defined by voice acting in animated series.He provided voices for hit animated series likeSteven Universe,Star vs. The Forces of Evil, and, currently,Firebuds.
Star vs the Forces of Evil
Firebuds
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During Shaffer’s time onThe Middle, he also provided voices for series likeFish Hooksandthe animated Nickelodeon series,The Penguins of Madagascar.Shaffer has also been featured in live-action projects, including a guest appearance onNever Have I Ever. From his constant work in both animation and live action, it’s clear that Shaffer is succeeding in Hollywood.
Shaffer Also Has A YouTube Channel Called AtticusShafferVlog
His Account Has Been Active For Over 10 Years
Shaffer is active on both YouTube and Twitch, and his channels on each platform are under the handle AtticusShafferVlog. On his Twitch, Atticus mostly plays video games, like many Twitch streamers.But his YouTube channel, which has been active since 2013, offers insight into his life, and even his time onThe Middle.
The channel chronicles everything from Atticus’ trips to the grocery store to behind-the-scenes anecdotes about filmingThe Middle. One video, titled “Behind the Scenes of “The Middle” Season 9 Part 4 (Filming at Warner Bros. Ranch)” sees Atticus discussing an Easter egg that fans ofThe Middlemight have missed. Atticus said:
“So Props and our Set Decoration department were very very fun, interesting people and they really went to town with how they would do things. And one of the that they would always do is if you notice the Heck front porch, they had these stone geese that were always out there. It was a goose and a gosling….But anyway what they would do is there were these cement geese who were out in front of the Heck house and as the seasons would change in the show and holidays would come up and they would have to decorate for holidays and all of these other stuff they would actually change the outfits of these geese.”
-Atticus Shaffer on his YouTube channel
Shaffer went on to show the cement geese dressed for Halloween, Christmas, and other holidays. His YouTube channel is a must-see for fans ofThe Middleand Shaffer alike. No matter what’s next for Shaffer, he will always be known as Brick Heck, the smart boy who made millions of nerdy kids feel seen.
