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Owen Cooper Out of Emmy Race: A Genius Move for the Rising Star?

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Yesterday, teen actor Owen Cooper saw his chances of receiving an Emmy significantly increase – quite unexpectedly, given that he was declared ineligible for the Best Actor category.

As a fervent admirer, I’m thrilled to share the news that our teenage sensation might not just be nominated, but could potentially contend for the title of Best Supporting Actor. This comes after he breathed life into the enigmatic character of Jamie Miller, a murder suspect, in the series. Multiple reliable sources have hinted at this possibility to TopMob.

In a surprising turn of events, Stephen Graham, the creator of the Netflix series, who portrayed Jamie’s father Eddie, is now set to compete in the Best Actor category instead. It was previously expected that someone else might take his spot.

This fall, Adolescence becomes eligible for their first award competition, specifically the Primetime Emmys, where nominees are announced in July.

Experts in the field, tracking success at the Gold Derby awards site, exchanged categories for Cooper and Graham this week, following intelligence they received about Netflix’s strategy involving these two nominees.

According to sources from LA, while no decisions had been made definitively at that point, there was a strong belief that nominating Graham for Best Actor and Cooper for Supporting Actors could significantly enhance their prospects of winning an award.

At only 14 years old and making his acting debut, Cooper is poised to become the youngest male actor to ever receive an Emmy award.

Yesterday, immediately following his entry into the Best Supporting Actor race, he became a strong contender with odds of 14/1, rapidly climbing the rankings.

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Graham, collaborating with Jack Thorne on the script, swiftly became a 15/1 favorite for the Best Actor award. The charts on this page are consistently updated, ensuring they display the most recent odds.

Since its premiere on Netflix only two weeks ago, Adolescence has captivated both fans and critics alike. In its first 1.5 weeks on the streaming platform, it garnered an impressive 66.3 million views, making it the most-watched UK production ever and the most-watched limited series. It’s predicted to break overall viewing records in the weeks to come.

Additionally, it broke new ground in British television history by being the first streaming show to reach No.1 in Barb’s weekly rankings. Remarkably, every one of its episodes occupied four spots within the top 10 on the chart.

Among the contenders, the Limited Series we’re discussing currently stands as the front-runner to receive the Emmy Award, given its favorable odds of 5/2. This puts it ahead of “The Penguin,” which has odds of 51/20.

I’m absolutely thrilled and can barely contain my excitement! Erin Cooper, who delivers an exceptional performance as Briony Ariston, the psychologist, is right in the running for the Best Supporting Actress award. Her intense scene opposite Jamie in the gripping third episode has left me breathless. In fact, she’s currently sitting at 7/1 odds, making her a strong contender in a field that’s wide open. I can hardly wait to see if she takes home the gong!

Last week, TopMob shared an interesting update: Teenager Cooper surpassed acting legend Robert De Niro in the competition for Best Actor. Initially, with odds of 11/2, Gold Derby had placed him as the second-favorite contender, but his name was later taken out of that race.

Right now, Colin Farrell is leading as the top contender for Best Actor, with odds of 8/5 for his role in “The Penguin.” However, industry experts believe that Graham might narrow the gap in the near future.

It was noted that while Owen Cooper gave an exceptional performance as Jamie, he appeared in just two episodes, making it challenging for him to surpass Colin Farrell. Conversely, Stephen Graham plays a crucial role throughout the series and appears in three out of four parts. Given his impressive background in the entertainment industry, Graham has a stronger chance at overtaking Colin Farrell.

Reorganizing genres proves to be a brilliant strategy on Netflix’s part. It won’t take long before Owen becomes the front-runner for the Best Supporting Actor award, given his increased chances of claiming that trophy over the Best Actor category.

Javier Bardem, who is currently the 9/2 favorite for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and Live Schreiber, who is the 13/2 contender for The Perfect Couple.

Since its release on Netflix this month, the drama has held both viewers and critics spellbound. Each episode is shot as one uninterrupted take.

A four-part series chronicles the heart-wrenching story of the Miller family, who are left reeling when their 13-year-old son, Jamie, is taken into custody for fatally stabbing a fellow female classmate. His actions were allegedly driven by harmful online misogyny.

Following his remarkable portrayal of schoolboy Jamie, Owen is predicted to achieve great success on the big screen, even being likened to a youthful Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro in his acting prowess.

During the series, Graham considered discovering Owen to be the most significant accomplishment and was highly impressed by the young actor, comparing him to a future Robert De Niro during his audition.

He said: ‘You see a rare talent like this once in a blue moon, yeah it’s a talent of a generation.

‘And I came out of the [audition] room and said to his mum, “He’s the next Robert De Niro.” I did.’

During their joint appearance on The One Show, De Niro advised the young actor, saying, “He seems to be off to a solid beginning, which is crucial. Just keep persisting. Keep going! He’s already made it this far. Now it’s all about common sense – knowing what to do and what not to do.

‘Try to stay out of trouble and all that stuff and you’ll do well. You’ll do well!’

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2025-03-28 04:23

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