Owen Cooper sends message to Liverpool boss Arne Slot after acting award

Teen actor Owen Cooper, star of the hit Netflix limited series Adolescence, has sent a playful but heartfelt message to Liverpool manager Arne Slot after winning a major acting prize. Fresh from securing the Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, the 16‑year‑old used his growing platform to call on Slot to give him a chance at his boyhood club Liverpool.

Cooper, a passionate Liverpool supporter, has frequently referenced the club in interviews and on social media, and his latest success provided another opportunity. In a light‑hearted post following the ceremony, he tagged the Liverpool boss and joked that, after conquering the world of acting, he was “ready for a spot in the squad,” effectively issuing a tongue‑in‑cheek plea to train with or visit the team. The message quickly circulated among Liverpool fans, who embraced the idea of the award‑winning actor paying a visit to the club’s training ground.

The young star’s rise has been rapid. His role in Adolescence has drawn widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers highlighting his emotional range and composure well beyond his years. At the Critics Choice ceremony, Cooper delivered an emotional speech thanking directors, producers, and co‑stars for pushing him through challenging scenes and believing in his potential. He described the project as an “extraordinary adventure” and said that receiving the award meant more than he could put into words.

Cooper’s message to Slot underscores how his celebrity status is intersecting with his love of football. While there is no indication Liverpool will respond formally, the exchange has added a feel‑good crossover moment between entertainment and sport. For many supporters, the notion of a lifelong Red turning award success into a cheeky request to the manager only adds to Cooper’s growing popularity.