Final chapter of Heartstopper love story to end with Netflix film

Independent.ie - 22/04
Netflix hit LGBT+ romance Heartstopper will come to an end with a film, the streaming giant has said.

The series, based on the popular graphic novels by British author Alice Oseman, has led the show’s stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke and Yasmin Finney, all 21, to earn big TV and film roles in the US and UK.

For three seasons, Connor has played Nick Nelson in the Netflix coming-of-age drama series, which sees his character meet Charlie Spring, played by Locke, at school and fall in love.

Joe Locke in season two of Heartstopper (Samuel Dore/Netflix)

The series has been praised by critics for its portrayal of innocent blossoming love, and heartwarming messages along with the representation of LGBT+ young people.

William Gao plays Tao Xu, while Finney stars as trans student Elle Argent and his love interest, while Oscar winner Olivia Colman appeared in the first season as Charlie’s mother.

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