The Netflix success « Adolescence » can get a sequel
Although « Adolescence » was only intended as a standalone story, the series’ co -creators and protagonist Stephen Graham has suggested that a continuation is possible – depending on the viewership. During the first month the series has streamed over 115 million times on Netflix and created a hot political debate About toxic masculinity, radicalization online and the dangers of social media.
Now for the production company Plan B conversation with director Philip Barantini to develop a continuation, reports Deadline. The first season, which consists of four episodes that were filmed in a single shot, follows 13-year-old Jamie (Owen Cooper) who is accused of murdering a classmate. Everything indicates that a possible sequel would focus on new characters in another environment, not least since the screenwriter Jack Thorne explained that Jamie’s history is completed.
Now the managers hope On Plan B to continue the collaboration with both Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham on « The next version » by « Adolescence » where the ambition is to « broaden the series’ perspective without losing its core and becoming repetitive ».
– Male violence has been a social problem for many years, and we are humble before we seem to have found a key to unlock the story in millions of people’s minds, says Dede Garden, Deputy Manager at Plan B, to Deadline.
The company got NYS About « Adolescence » after seeing Philip Barantini’s nervous tavern drama « Boiling Point » with Stephen Graham who is also filmed in a 92 -minute take. At the same time, Brad Pitt liked the idea of being reunited with his friend Stephen Graham, who he admired big since they played against each other in Guy Ritchie’s « Snatch » 25 years ago.
Dede Garden also believes that Philip Barantini’s grip on filming all sections in a single uninterrupted shot has been a decisive factor for the series’ success.
– Phil’s style is not an empty trick, but rather deeply rooted in dialogue with the subject. In early conversations with Stephen and Jack, we discussed how easy it is to just turn away. So we asked ourselves: What would happen if you couldn’t turn away? And would it make the subject attach in a different way? says Gardner.
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