Is Owen Cooper a genius? The teenage actor has just received one of television’s top awards for his performance in Adolescence, and it looks like the start of a brilliant career.
The ‘Warrington lad’ who won an Emmy
Winning team: Owen Cooper won a best supporting actor Emmy for his role in 'Adolescence', which was named best limited series and also honoured for its directing and writing. Co-stars Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty won acting Emmys. Comprehension quiz
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The word “debut” most closely means:
A: An embarrassing mistake
B: A first appearance
C: A final performance
D: A surprise ending
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Which word is the closest synonym for “genius”?
A: Ordinary
B: Talented
C: Untrained
D: Hardworking
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Add the correct punctuation to this sentence: “wow that was an amazing performance”
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What award did Owen Cooper win for his performance in Adolescence?
A: An Oscar
B: A Golden Globe
C: An Emmy
D: A BAFTA
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According to the article, what did the casting director find impressive about Owen Cooper during his audition?
A: His famous family
B: His football skills
C: His intelligence, naturalness, and ease on camera
D: His previous acting experience
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Name two things Owen Cooper had to do for his role in Adolescence that made his performance so impressive.
Answers
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1: B, 2: B, 3: "Wow, that was an amazing performance.", 4: C, 5: C, 6: He had to learn nearly 60 minutes of dialogue, and his performance in one episode was shot in a single take.
1: B, 2: B, 3: "Wow, that was an amazing performance.", 4: C, 5: C, 6: He had to learn nearly 60 minutes of dialogue, and his performance in one episode was shot in a single take.
Glossary
Oscars - A colloquial name for the Academy Awards, named after a nickname for the golden statue given to winners.
Debut - First performance or appearance.
Single Take - A film or TV episode filmed in one long take by a single camera.