Sam Fender Releases ‘Little Bit Closer’ Video Featuring Adolescence Star, Director

Sam Fender has released a new music video for his single "Little Bit Closer," featuring Owen Cooper, the star of the acclaimed Netflix miniseries Adolescence, and directed by Philip Barantini, who also directed Adolescence. The video, shot in England's Lake District, portrays Cooper’s character on a camping trip where he quietly contemplates questions of faith, aligning with the song's themes from Fender’s third album, People Watching. Fender praised Barantini as the perfect director, recalling their previous collaboration on the 2021 video for "Spit of You," which also featured Adolescence talent. Barantini described working with Fender and Cooper again as a joyful experience, emphasizing the strong creative reunion. The Adolescence series, noted for its critical acclaim and exploration of complex social issues, helped highlight Cooper’s acting skills, making his involvement in Fender’s video particularly impactful. This collaboration underscores Fender’s ongoing momentum, with People Watching debuting at number one in the UK and Fender continuing to build his profile internationally.