Atypical is a comedy/drama Netflix series starring Keil Gilchrist as Sam, a teenage boy on the autism spectrum trying to navigate the world of dating, independence, and high school in general. While the show focuses on Sam, the show touches on the journey's of other members of his family as they navigate their own complex problems, offering commentary on everything from marriage troubles to LGBTQ topics. The show ran for four seasons, but ended before season 5.
However, throughout those four seasons, the Netflix show has been praised for its attempt to debunk myths about Asperger's Syndrome, which is the developmental disorder affecting socialization and communication that Sam struggles with throughout the show. This isn't the first time that Netflix has been praised for making efforts to inform about the condition; in fact, their show Love on the Spectrum was also praised for its attempt to combat misconceptions about autism.
Given the high praise that the series has received since it was released in 2017, here are some of the stars that make the show happen, ranked by net worth.
9 Michael Rapaport — $8 million
Michael Rapaport plays Doug in Atypical, who is the father of Casey and Sam, whom the show is centered around. Rapaport is an American actor, and many have curiously wondered how Rapaport amassed his $8 million net worth.
The short answer? Rapaport has made over 100 appearances in TV and film since beginning his career in the '90s. Some of the projects that he has been a part of outside of his role in Atypical include Only Murders in the Building, Higher Learning (1995), Deep Blue Sea (1999), and The Heat (2013).
8 Keir Gilchrist — $5 million
Keir Gilchrist takes on the lead role of the show, playing the main character, Sam. Sam has a high-functioning form of autism, and his journey navigating the ups and downs of high school is the main focus of the show. Though Gilchrist plays a character who is on the spectrum, he is not himself. However, Gilchrist put a lot of work and research into making his best role so convincing.
In addition to Atypical, Gilchrist has also held roles in other TV shows such as The United States of Tara, and other roles in film productions, such as It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010), It Follows (2014), and The Good Neighbor (2016).
7 Jennifer Jason Leigh — $5 million
Jennifer Jason Leigh plays Elsa, the mother of Casey and Sam, in Atypical. Jason Leigh made her career breakthrough in the '70s when she played Stacy Hamilton in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. In addition to those two roles, she has also played in numerous movies such as The Machinist (2004), The Hateful Eight (2015), and The Woman in the Window (2021).
6 Amy Okuda — $3 million
Amy Okuda takes on the role of Julia, Sam's therapist, in Atypical. Okuda is also well-known for her role as Tinkerballa in the series The Guild, and she also held minor roles in shows like The Good Place and How To Get Away With Murder.
5 Graham Rogers — $2 million
Graham Rogers plays Evan, who is introduced in the show when he pursues Casey romantically and begins dating her. In addition to his role on Atypical, Rogers has also held major roles in the romance films Crazy Kind of Love (2013) and 1 Mile to You (2017). He's also known for his role as Caleb Haas in the show Quantico.
4 Nik Dodani — $2 million
In the show, Nik Dodani takes on the role of Zahid, who is Sam's best friend. The two met while working together at a tech store called Techtropolis, and Sam often turns to him throughout the show for advice on dating, though Zahid's advice is often a little off the mark.
Dodani is also known for his roles in TV shows, playing Blake in Alex Strangelove and Pat Patel in the CBS-rivival show Murphy Brown. He's also held roles in movies like The Good Neighbor (2016), Escape Room (2019), Mark, Mary & Some Other People (2021), and Dear Evan Hanson (2021)
3 Brigette Lundy-Paine — $1.5 million
Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Casey, Sam's sister, who is also navigating her way through high school and relationships throughout the course of the show. In addition to her role on Atypical, Lundy-Payne has also held roles in movies such as The Glass Castle (2017), Downsizing (2017), Bombshell (2019), and Bill & Ted Face The Musical (2020).
2 Fivel Stewart — $1 million
Fivel Stewart takes on the role of Izzie. Casey met Izzie when she began attending a new high school, and the two went from enemies, to friends, to romantic partners. Stewart has also taken on projects such as The Recruit, Hansel and Gretel: Warriors of Witchcraft (2013), The Never List (2020), and Umma (2022).
1 Jenna Boyd — $1 million
Jenna Boyd plays Paige, who is Sam's first girlfriend. Paige is someone that consistently shows interest in learning about Sam's life with autism and informing others on how to better accommodate those who are different. While Sam appreciates this, sometimes Paige can be a little much for Sam, on top of his already limited dating-knowledge, so their relationship is a bit rocky.
Boyd began her career as a child actress, holding roles in numerous films, including The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005). More recently, she's held roles in Nowhere, Michigan (2017) and Good Mourning (2022), alongside Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox.