Stephen Graham stars in the intense limited series, in which each episode consists of a single unbroken take.
It’s queasy, topical stuff, but isAdolescencebased on a true story?
The answer isn’t straightforward, so allowEntertainment Weeklyto explain the limited series' inspirations.
Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in ‘Adolescence’.Credit:Courtesy of Netflix
What isAdolescenceabout?
IsAdolescencebased on a true story?
Rudakubana was 17 when he committed the crime.
Owen Cooper as Jamie and Stephen Graham as Eddie in ‘Adolescence’.Courtesy of Ben Blackall/Netflix
“Thats a threefold increase in the last three years,” he said in his speech.
Why is this happening?
So its having a look at that and seeing that were all accountable.
Mark Stanley as Paulie Hunter, Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller and Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in ‘Adolescence’.Courtesy of Netflix© 2024
Why is the series calledAdolescence?
That’s how they ended up with Owen Cooper, who was 14 at the time of filming.
“And we were thinking, can we actually cast a lad at that age?
Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in ‘Adolescence’.Courtesy of Netflix© 2024
Or do we need to look for someone whos 16, 17, 18, but looks really young?
It was quite apparent that we couldnt go down the road of getting someone older.”
Why isAdolescencefilmed in one take?
Ashley Walters as Detective Inspector Bascombe and Faye Marsay as Detective Sergeant Frank in ‘Adolescence’.Courtesy of Netflix© 2024
Graham, speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter,called it a “marriage” of theater and TV.
Technically, its a play, and were playing to the camera."
Its just such a wonderful process, but it is the most zen as an actor Ive ever been.
Christine Tremarco as Manda Miller and Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in ‘Adolescence’.Courtesy of Netflix© 2024
Who’s in the cast ofAdolescence?
This is the onscreen debut of Owen Cooper, who plays teen Jamie.
He’ll next appear opposite Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennel’s upcomingWuthering Heightsadaptation.
Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller and Erin Doherty as Briony Ariston in ‘Adolescence’.Courtesy of Ben Blackall/Netflix
Where can I watchAdolescence?
All four episodes ofAdolescenceare currentlystreaming on Netflix.
