is the actor in baby reindeer the real guy

Yes, the actor who plays the young reindeer in the film is the real reindeer that was rescued from the zoo. The film crew wanted to capture the true story of his rescue and rehabilitation, so they cast him as the lead character in the film. The actor did a great job of portraying the young reindeer's struggles and triumphs in the film, and he was able to capture the spirit of the real reindeer's story.