British Drama ‘Adolescence’ Dominates 2025 Emmy Awards, Director Philip Barantini Expresses Shock and Pride
British Drama ‘Adolescence’ Dominates 2025 Emmy Awards, Director Philip Barantini Expresses Shock and Pride
British drama series ‘Adolescence’ has emerged as a standout at the 2025 Emmy Awards, sweeping multiple categories and earning significant acclaim. Among its major wins, 15-year-old star Owen Cooper secured the award for Lead Actor, while British director Philip Barantini was honored with the Emmy for Outstanding Director of an Anthology Series.
Speaking to the press from the Emmy Awards, Barantini shared his astonishment and pride. “My mind is completely blown,” he stated, reflecting on the show’s unexpected global success. Produced in a small town in Yorkshire, UK, Barantini explained the series was initially created to ignite conversations within the UK about pressing social issues. “We wanted to talk about toxic masculinity and incel culture and all those things that our children are going through right now,” he elaborated, also referencing the significant problem of knife crime in the UK. The director attributed the show’s magical success to the unified vision and dedication of the entire team from day one.
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