The Top Boy star opened up to the Standard about the Netflix drama and the moment that resonated most with him
Ashley Walters, father of eight, found his role as DI Luke Bascombe in Netflix's "Adolescence" deeply personal, confronting his own fears about parenting through the show's exploration of crime and redemption. A key moment for Walters was his character's reconciliation with his son, reflecting his own past struggles and emphasizing the importance of family. He sees the show as a way to spark difficult conversations about childhood fragility and parental responsibility, particularly amongst men who are, as he puts it, fear-based.
