US EditionAdolescence writer dismantles misinformation about "race-swapping" in Netflix series
- Jack Thorne, co-writer of Netflix's series Adolescence, stated that none of the show is based on real events and rejected claims of character 'race-swapping' for political reasons.
- The series, which follows a 13-year-old accused of murder, has raised significant discussions in Parliament regarding youth issues and gained over 24 million views shortly after release.
- Thorne emphasized that the drama addresses masculinity and radicalization, not racial themes, insisting that there is 'no part of this that's based on a true story'.
- The series' production preceded the Southport murders, addressing online radicalization and incel culture as Jamie's parents deal with the aftermath of his actions.
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The ‘race-swapping’ row surrounding Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ and the real-life murders linked to it
Netflix’s 'Adolescence' is facing criticisms of ‘race-swapping’. Far-right influencers claim that the series is inspired by real-life events involving a Black teenage murderer in the UK, and the creators swapped race by portraying the main character, Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), as white. What do the makers of the show say?
Netflix Adolescence writer slams 'absurd' claims of 'race swapping' in smash hit show - The Mirror
The writer of Netflix smash hit, Adolescence, has defended the series after some suggested it was based on true events and the characters were changed for political purposes
Netflix Adolescence boss blasts 'absurd' claims of 'race-swapping' as he breaks silence on backlash
Jack Thorne, co-writer of Netflix's hit series Adolescence, has firmly rejected the claims that the show is based on real events or that characters were "race-swapped" for political purposes
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