Owen Thiele 'Felt Sick' After Landing Dream Cameo With Idol Raven-Symoné

Getting to collaborate with childhood idols is a Hollywood dream, but for Owen Thiele, the moment brought on a near-visceral reaction. The 29-year-old actor opened up about the jaw-dropping news that TV royalty was stepping into his fictional universe on the FX comedy series *Adults*. In a candid chat ahead of the show's second season premiere, Thiele confessed that the casting announcement gave him an immediate wave of intense physical shock—the ultimate sign of pure fanboy joy. The icon in question? None other than former Disney Channel megastar Raven-Symoné. For Thiele, the *That’s So Raven* veteran isn't just another famous face pulling guest-star duty. He credits her groundbreaking screen presence as a queer Black woman leading a major television series as the primary reason he believed he could forge his own path in entertainment. ## who plays anton sister on adults season 2 Entering the show during Episode 3 of the second season, Raven-Symoné takes on the role of Talia, the sister to Thiele’s character, Anton. Learning that his ultimate career hero would be portraying his sibling was a surreal milestone that Thiele dubbed the absolute best thing that has ever happened to him. The episode plunges straight into chaotic comedy when Anton becomes convinced that Talia is approaching him to be a sperm donor for her and her partner's family-planning journey. Naturally, his grand expectations crash down when she reveals a totally different agenda, forcing Anton to reevaluate how his loved ones actually see him. ## why is raven symone on adults fx show The hit FX sitcom, which also features core roommates played by Amita Rao, Jack Innanen, and Lucy Fre, continues to build momentum in its second outing by bringing in major guest talent. But while the show amps up its guest roster, nothing tops the deeply personal full-circle moment for Thiele, who went from watching his idol on screen to sharing scenes with her as family. Watching an icon step into your fictional family tree is a rare victory, and Thiele isn't hiding his pure fanboy excitement. Season two of *Adults* is turning up the volume on its star power, but this specific cameo clearly holds the ultimate sentimental trophy for its leading man.