Adolescence star Stephen Graham's life off-screen with famous wife and children

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Renowned actor Stephen Graham takes centre stage in Netflix's latest drama, Adolescence, and it's a family affair as he reunites with his talented wife, Hannah Walters.The gripping series delves into "an ordinary family's worst nightmare," with Stephen portraying a father whose world is shattered when his 13 year old son is arrested for the murder of a schoolmate.

Not only does Stephen star in this four-part thriller, but he also co-wrote the script alongside This Is England's Jack Thorne, with direction by Philip Barantini, a familiar face from Boiling Point.

Hannah, an accomplished actress and producer, steps into the role of a teacher in the second episode, while also lending her expertise to script consultations and production duties. "Jack, Phil and I are three men and we very much wanted a female perspective," Stephen shared, adding that "As usual in these situations, Hannah's contribution was incredible." Drawing from his own upbringing in Liverpool, Stephen infused elements of his personal experiences into the series, modelling his character Eddie on his father's friends.

The actor shared insights into his character's creation, saying: "I based the idea of Eddie on a lot of working class men that I grew up around - my uncles and my friends' dads," and elaborated on his vision for the character: "I wanted him to be a kind of everyman, someone who loves his family and grafts really hard to provide for them, often without realising it's to their detriment.