Phrase Helped 13-Year-Old Star Owen Cooper Embrace Role of Angry Teen

Owen Cooper, the 13-year-old star of the series ‘Adolescence,’ revealed the phrase used by co-star Steven Graham to help him get into character and deliver scenes in one take. The young actor gained fame overnight through his role as student ‘Jamie Miller’ in the Netflix series, which addresses the issue of toxic masculinity in today’s society. The show begins with Jamie being accused of murdering his classmate. Speaking to Variety, the young actor explained how Stephen, who plays his on-screen father ‘Eddie Miller,’ helped him immerse himself emotionally in the role. Cooper said, “Stephen was always watching me closely. During a pivotal moment in the first episode, when we were alone in a police cell without cameras, he grabbed me and said ‘you’ll never see your mom again, you’ll never see your dad again.’ This emotional provocation transformed my performance significantly.” Owen Cooper also discussed his journey to acting, admitting he only started seriously two years ago after wanting to become a footballer. The series ‘Adolescence’ garnered 24.3 million views in its first four days, prompting calls for another season. Industry sources mentioned that the cast is excited about the reception, considering it a format that could run for multiple seasons, each tackling different teenage issues.