Owen Cooper’s Globes win signals a new wave for Northern British drama
Sixteen-year-old Owen Cooper from Warrington won Best Supporting Male Actor at the Golden Globes for Netflix’s Adolescence, adding to its Emmy haul and spotlighting a gritty northern British drama. The success underscores growing opportunities for northern actors, the importance of regional casting and drama education, and hints at a potential shift toward working-class stories with international appeal, even as industry access remains London-centric.
