Owen Thiele on Season 2 of Adults: queer friendship, working with Connor Storrie and the ‘nepo grandchild’ tag

Owen Thiele portrays Anton on Adults, and Variety reports that he feels there’s considerably more riding on this season. That phrasing suggests a stronger personal and professional investment in the show’s future now that a fanbase has formed around its flawed, often codependent characters.

The heightened stakes are likely to influence how Thiele approaches Anton this season — whether in terms of performance choices or the ways in which the character’s relationships evolve — although the specifics of those choices were not detailed in the coverage provided. Still, the combination of a returning audience and the cast’s own concern during the renewal wait underscores why those involved treat season two as important.

A notable focus of the Variety piece is Thiele’s discussion of portraying queer friendship on Adults. The show’s ensemble and its depiction of intimate, often messy interpersonal dynamics have resonated with viewers, and conversations about queer relationships contribute to that resonance.

While the coverage doesn't go into specifics about scenes or plotlines, it highlights that Thiele engaged with questions about how queer bonds are represented in the story. Given the series’ emphasis on a tightly knit group of twentysomethings, how those friendships are written and performed contributes to why audiences have become invested in these characters’ lives.

Variety’s headline also flags Thiele’s comments about collaborating with Connor Storrie, indicating the actor reflected on their working relationship for the profile. The piece suggests that creative partnerships among the cast shape the show’s tone and chemistry. While the supplied material doesn’t detail specific anecdotes or describe Storrie’s role, it’s clear that Thiele considered his interactions with fellow cast members worth discussing. In ensembles built around complicated friendships, the practical dynamics between actors — rehearsal rhythms, mutual trust and comedic timing — often feed directly into the lived‑in feel viewers respond to.

With season two now airing, Adults enters a phase where both audience expectations and cast investment matter more than before. The series’ renewed presence suggests at least short‑term confidence from FX, and the cast’s earlier worry about cancellation makes the current run feel like a chance to consolidate the show’s identity. For Thiele, the combination of a higher stake in the series, his public reflections on representation and industry background, and his working relationship with peers such as Connor Storrie frames this season as a milestone. Viewers tuning in will be watching how those elements come together on screen.