Adolescence actor breaks down ‘genuinely scary’ confrontation with 14-year-old star

The young actor has received high praise for his performance, including his co-star Graham who calls it “the biggest achievement” of Adolescence.

The episode sees Jamie angrily throw the drink on the floor and, according to the actor, “it was making the floor sticky for the cameraman”.

Actor Owen Cooper, 15, is already being tipped for Baftas victory thanks to his debut performance as Jamie Miller, a boy accused of murder.