Netflix Adolescence's Owen Cooper shares career update and close bond with Hollywood star - Liverpool Echo
- Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old actor from Northern England, stars in Netflix's miniseries Adolescence, portraying Jamie, a boy accused of murder, marking his first professional role.
- Adolescence's first episode became the first UK streaming show to top the weekly ratings chart, attracting nearly 6.5 million viewers in its opening week.
- Owen Cooper is set to appear alongside Margot Robbie in a film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, scheduled for release in 2026.
- Stephen Graham, who co-created and co-wrote Adolescence, praised Cooper's talent, comparing him to actress Jodie Comer.
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Adolescence 15-year-old star Owen Cooper set for Hollywood debut in Wuthering Heights
Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old actor who made waves with his breakout performance in Adolescence, is quickly becoming one of 2025's most talked-about young stars. His compelling portrayal of a teenager accused of murder in Stephen Graham’s Adolescence has earned him global recognition, leaving audiences eager to see what comes next for the talented actor. And the wait is nearly over as Cooper gears up for his big Hollywood debut. After captivating…
There Have Been a Lot of TV Oners Lately — It’s Thanks to Lightweight Cameras
The simplest setup in “Adolescence” is just two people talking in a room — but even that looks different than it might if the Netflix series had been made five years ago. Episode 3 follows psychologist Briony Ariston (Erin Doherty) in real time as she assesses Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), a 13-year-old boy accused of stabbing his classmate Katie Leonard (Emilia Holliday) to death. The camera is rarely static over the chess match between the two,…
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