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Owen Cooper, a British actor, rose to fame after starring in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Adolescence. Cooper had never been in front of a camera before, therefore this assignment was his first time. Adolescence, a British crime drama, has become the most-watched limited series on Netflix in just two weeks, setting a new record. In just 11 days, the show received 66.3 million views, more than any other limited series on the platform. Adolescence maintained its momentum after a robust first four days of 24.3 million views, accumulating an additional 42 million views between March 17 and 23.

Adolescence, which marked Owen Cooper's acting debut, has been receiving praise from across the globe, with fans and critics lauding his powerful performance. Amid all the praise, director Philip Barantini shared a clip of Owen's audition on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of his raw talent. "Owen Cooper's audition tapes for Jamie in Adolescence," read the caption.

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Owen Cooper's audition tape garnered immense love and admiration. Many dropped hearts and fire emojis for the 15 year old actor. 

The Adolescence Cast And Plot Details

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Stephen, who is also a co-creator of the show, portrays Jamie Miller's father, Eddie Miller. Faye Marsay, Erin Doherty, Christine Tremarco, and Ashley Walters are also featured. The narrative, directing, and performances of the Netflix series have garnered significant critical acclaim since its March 13 premiere.

Philip Barantini is the director of the British crime drama miniseries Adolescence, which was co-created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. The four-episode show centers on the arrest of Owen Cooper's character Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old schoolboy who is suspected of killing a female friend. The fact that every episode of the series is shot in a single, continuous take further elevates it to the status of a masterpiece.