Stephen Graham, who wrote and starred in Netflix’s “Adolescence,” shared details at a streaming giant’s event about the real-life story that inspired him to create the platform’s latest hit.
Netflix’s new hit miniseries “Adolescence” ranks among the top 10 most-watched shows on the platform, thanks to its gripping storyline. Stephen Graham provided more details about the inspirations behind the series.
Based on true events, “Adolescence” follows the story of a young boy named Jamie, played by Owen Cooper, who is accused of stabbing a classmate to death.
Stephen Graham plays the boy’s father, Eddie, alongside Christine Tremarco as his mother, Manda. The series begins with Jamie’s arrest and then reveals shocking details about the brutal crime he is accused of committing.
The actor shared more about the real story behind “Adolescence” at the Netflix Tudum event.
“There was a case where a young boy allegedly stabbed a girl. It shocked me. I kept thinking: ‘What is happening? How does a boy end up stabbing a girl to death? What triggers something like this?’” he said.
Graham stated that similar crimes have occurred multiple times, and he wanted to bring awareness to this issue.
Co-creator Jack Thorne mentioned that “Adolescence” also critiques the rise of modern misogynistic communities.
“It scared me and excited me at the same time because I felt like we had something important to say,” he added.
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