Netflix’s new hit show Adolescence has been dominating the charts, but fans were left scratching their heads when they discovered Brad Pitt was involved. No, he’s not playing a moody high schooler or a too-cool-for-homework dad—he’s pulling the strings behind the scenes like a Hollywood puppet master.
Turns out, Brad is one of the executive producers, meaning he made sure the show got made while probably sipping artisanal coffee and wearing sunglasses indoors. His production company, Plan B (which, ironically, is never a backup plan) helped bring the series to life.
Director Philip Barantini spilled the tea to Radio Times, saying, “Brad was on the phone with us and he was so enthusiastic.” Now, whether that call happened at a reasonable hour or was a 2 AM Hey, I Just Had a Genius Idea moment remains unknown.
If you thought Brad only wins Oscars for acting, think again. His first Academy Award was actually for something he didn’t even star in—he won Best Picture in 2014 for producing 12 Years a Slave. Because why just act when you can win trophies from the shadows?
This isn’t Brad’s first rodeo in producing. His resume is stacked with projects where he remains mysteriously off-screen, including Mickey 17, Nickel Boys, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Blonde, and Vice. He’s also behind shows like 3 Body Problem, Outer Range, and The OA, proving that even when you don’t see Brad Pitt, he’s still out there… making Hollywood magic happen.
So, next time you’re watching Adolescence and wondering, Why does this feel a little bit cooler than it should?—just know that somewhere, Brad Pitt probably had something to do with it.
