Java Optional orElseThrow compilation error after upgrading to AGP 4.1

Question

The following code used to compile fine:

optional.orElseThrow(() -> new RuntimeException("Could not create stuff"))

After upgrading to Android Gradle plugin 4.1 it no longer compiles me in android studio:

I followed the answer here:

Java8 Lambdas and Exceptions

optional.<RuntimeException>orElseThrow(() -> new RuntimeException("Could not create stuff"))

but still it does not help me.

The build.gradle compiler options are:

compileSdkVersion 29

compileOptions {
  sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
  targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
}

What can be done to solve the issue?

Update: The problem only happens when orElseThrow is in a constructor.