Ed Sheeran is subject of new Netflix special made by the director of Adolescence.
In another huge career move for both artists, Ed Sheeran will be the subject of a new Netflix special made by the director of Adolescence.
Ed Sheeran is the subject of a new Netflix special made by the director of Adolescence.
Titled One Shot With Ed Sheeran, the singer, 34, will be captured performing some of his biggest hits in a single continuous take – a signature style of its director Philip Barantini, 45.
The musical special, due for release on 21 November 2025, will follow Ed as he moves through the streets of New York City during one afternoon, performing in real time while interacting with fans and passersby.
Netflix described the show as “a mesmerising journey” that blends live performance with documentary-style spontaneity.
The film will showcase impromptu sets in locations such as subway cars and sidewalks, highlighting what the company called “the pandemonium and excitement that follows” the multi-award-winning artist.
Its director Philip is best known for Adolescence, the hit drama series that debuted on Netflix in March 2025 and went on to become the platform’s second most-watched show of all time.
His series won six Emmy Awards earlier this year, including for limited series, directing, writing and three acting categories.
Speaking previously to Radio Times about the one-shot filming technique used in Adolescence, Philip said: “Personally, I find myself watching things, and it could be brilliant but I’ve got one eye on my phone, so you have to really grab me.”
He added: “I think what the one-shot does is makes you sit up and you can’t take your eyes off it, because if you do blink for a second you miss something. It draws the audience in. It’s like going to a play. If you go to a play, you can’t be on your phone, yeah? And so you’ve got to pay attention to everything.”
The continuous-shot method, which has become a hallmark of Philip’s directing style, will be used throughout One Shot With Ed Sheeran to give viewers an unbroken experience of Ed’s journey and performances across the city.
Ed, who released his eighth studio album Play in September 2025, recently announced a UK and European arena tour for the coming winter.
According to Netflix, One Shot With Ed Sheeran will stream globally from 21 November 2025, and will also be available through Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream subscriptions.
