Brad Pitt’s secret role in Adolescence revealed after Netflix drama breaks UK record
Many viewers noticed his name in the credits!
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt had an active role in the production of the hit Netflix series Adolescence.
Since launching earlier this month, the four-part British drama has brought in a jaw-dropping 66,300,000 views and has become the most-watched UK series ever on the streaming platform.
Co-created and written by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, it stars the latter as Eddie Miller, a father whose family is shattered after his 13-year-old son Jamie (Owen Cooper) is accused of murder.
Shot in one take, the show also features Ashley Walters as DI Luke Bascombe, Christine Tremarco as Manda Miller and Erin Doherty as Briony Ariston.
Since it hit screens, viewers have been discussing small details they’ve noticed, with many also intrigued to see Brad’s name in the credits.
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The production company behind Adolescence was Plan B, which was founded in 2001 by Brad, Brad Grey, Kristin Hahn and Jennifer Aniston. The actor is now the sole owner of the company, which has been behind acclaimed movies and shows including 12 Years a Slave, Moonlight, The Underground Railroad and 3 Body Problem.
Now Adolescence’s director Philip Barantini has detailed just how hands on Brad was.
The Hollywood superstar was an executive producer on the series (Picture: Jung Yeon-je / AFP)Speaking on The Rest is Entertainment podcast, he explained: ‘When we were pitching to Plan B, they kept saying, “We’re just waiting for Brad’s schedule”. I thought, “It can’t be that Brad”. But sure enough, there he was on the Zoom — such a lovely human being and a remarkably hands on producer.
‘He gave feedback, shared ideas, and was so engaged throughout the process.
‘He couldn’t visit the shoot because of his F1 project, but having someone like Brad Pitt involved — and so invested — was incredible. And he’s, yeah, I mean, I’d love to work with him again.’
Adolescence has become the most-watched UK show ever on the streaming platform (Picture: Netflix)Jack previously shared a hilarious anecdote about working with Brad.
‘I’m always early on a Zoom call and he’s always early on a Zoom call too,’ he told Deadline.
‘So, we had 40 seconds where I just stared at this beautiful man and he just said: “Hi, I’m Brad”.
‘And I was just like, “Yeah, I know”. And then other people joined,’ he told Deadline.
Adolescence is streaming on Netflix.
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