Adolescence star Owen Cooper's surprise link to Corrie's Tina O'Brien revealed as she slams ‘elitism’

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The star of Netflix's hit series Adolescence, Owen Cooper, has an unexpected link to Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien.The 15 year old actor, who plays schoolboy Jamie Miller in the critically acclaimed show, has wowed both viewers and critics alike.

His character is accused of murdering his classmate in the four-part series which has drawn over 24 million viewers since it debuted on Netflix earlier this month.

Critics have hailed Owen as a "once-in-a-generation talent" and he's already making waves in the industry.The young actor is currently filming for his role as a young Heathcliff in the upcoming 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights.

Reports initially suggested that Owen had no prior acting experience before taking on the role in Adolescence, alongside Stephen Graham.