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Adolescence Writer Says Show’s About ‘Masculinity,’ Not Race
“We’re not making a point about race with this. We are making a point about masculinity.”
Adolescence ’s co-writer Jack Throne has denied an online conspiracy theory about the show that claims it was based on a real-life crime committed by a Black child and that the writers changed the race to promote “anti-white propaganda.” Yeah, it’s as insane as it sounds. Throne went on The News Agents podcastto talk about the series, and when asked about the theory, he said there was “nothing further from the truth” and “absurd.” Adolescence follows a fictional family, still inspired by real-life crimes, who are searching for answers when their 13-year-old son is arrested for killing one of his classmates. Stephen Graham, creator and star of the series, also has been echoing a similar sentiment when discussing the inspiration behind the show.
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