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The ‘Adolescence’ Formula: Writer Jack Thorne, Director Philip Barantini on Whether the Global Success of Their Show Can Be Re-Created
- Industry leaders on Content London debated if Adolescence's global impact can be repeated, with key players weighing Netflix’s role.
- Panelists credited Netflix with enabling the show’s wider reach and support for the creative vision.
- Thorne cautioned that crime-dominated TV trends may constrain British writers' opportunities.
- Feller emphasized that producers can support creative vision and build infrastructure to help storytelling flourish.
- The panel noted British accents and language can influence international sales opportunities.
- Thorne suggested there’s a moment when a show’s timing intersects with audience appetite.
- Emily Feller highlighted the infrastructure and support that enabled the creative team to tell their story.
- Thorne served as President of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and commented on industry pressures on writers.
- Panelists recognized the show's British essence, including Liverpudlian accents, as a double-edged factor for global sales.
- Content London 2025 ran through Thursday, providing a platform for industry leaders to discuss future trends.
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