Casting Director Shaheen Baig (‘Peaky Blinders’, ‘Black Mirror’) and actor Owen Cooper tell the story of how Owen was cast in the role of Jamie Miller in ‘Adolescence’. This video is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Conversations series, an essential resource for performers, featuring leading actors and casts sharing their experiences, insights and craft.
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