Ashley Walters has lived many lives. From his early days as a member of So Solid Crew to his breakout role in Bullet Boy and his iconic turn as Dushane in Top Boy, the Peckham-born actor and rapper has become one of Britain’s most compelling storytellers.
But it’s his latest role in Netflix’s gripping drama Adolescence that has struck a deeply personal chord. As a father of eight, Walters, 42, found himself confronting his own fears and struggles through the lens of the show – a harrowing exploration of parenting, crime, and redemption.
