Cooper headlines the cast of Netflixs unique and gripping new thriller.

Get the 411 on Owen Cooper, star of the hot newNetflixseriesAdolescence.

InAdolescence,a 13-year-old boy is the prime suspect in a murder case.

Owen Cooper in Adolescence Netflix

The four-episode series unravels the drama in real time and a single, continuous shot.

Owen Cooper portrays Jamie Miller, the young man accused of the crime.

I only really wanted to start acting a couple of years ago.

Owen Cooper as Jamie in Adolescence

Its not been long.

I grew up wanting to be a footballer."

I don’t think Jamie’s sporty at all, which is the complete opposite to me.

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I play football for the school team and I play outside of school, too."

But I was just doing it for a hobby and didnt expect much from it.

And then when Adolescence came, I obviously took it a lot more seriously.

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And I just took it on the chin really, and just did it."

My dad works in IT.

So, I’ve no clue where it comes from."

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But Ill probably say his view on other people is the most challenging part of Jamie to play."

Kids social media is them.

Its their personal life, but you never know what your childs doing online, especially with Jamie."

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But its been going really well.

Ive really enjoyed it.

Obviously it not one-shot anymore!

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So Im getting used to that.

But its been amazing.

Hes always chatting to everyone.

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And same as Margot.

Margot is lovely as well."

Fans can catch Owen Cooper onInstagram.

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Adolescenceis streaming on Netflix.Read about the rest ofAdolescences cast here.

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