All You Need to Know About 'Heartstopper' Season 3: The Cliffhanger, Cast Updates, and more!
Heartstopper Season 3 returns with an exciting new chapter, but one beloved cast member won't be making an appearance Discover the premiere date, potential delays, title, cast updates, storyline details, and the exciting addition of new characters Don't miss out on this thrilling season!
Heartstopper enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the arrival of season 3, with the cast and crew already immersed in creating new episodes. The award-winning Netflix show centers around openly gay teenager Charlie Spring (played by Joe Locke) and his friendship with rugby player Nick Nelson (played by Kit Connor). As their bond deepens, Nick comes to terms with his bisexuality. The second season, released in August 2023, concluded on a bittersweet note.
When Will ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Premiere?
After the prom, Charlie confided in Nick about his struggle with disordered eating and his history of self-harm. They both acknowledged their deep feelings for each other, but hesitated to say the words "I love you." Fans can anticipate finding out what happens next in this romantic cliffhanger and more in Heartstopper season 3.
Joe Locke and Kit Connor have not announced any release date news, but the previous seasons debuted in June 2022 and August 2023. A summer release seems likely but has not been confirmed.
Will ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Be Delayed by Strikes?
While American unions are on strike, British ones are not. Heartstopper is not expected to be delayed and creator Alice Oseman has been writing new episodes.
What Is the ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Premiere Titled?
The premiere of Heartstopper, as announced on the official Instagram in September 2023, will be called "Love." It is anticipated that the episode will explore Nick and Charlie reaching the moment of declaring "I love you."
“Readers familiar with the comics will anticipate what’s to come, but I don’t want to spoil it for those who haven’t been following the comics,” Oseman stated in an interview with Tudum in August 2023. “I believe [Season 2’s ending] lays the groundwork for that conversation in the upcoming season. We are aware of Charlie’s feelings for Nick, and I believe Nick reciprocates those feelings. It’s just a matter of when and how they will confess to each other.”
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Who Is in the ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Cast?
The official cast list has not yet been released, but it is anticipated that Locke and Connor will reprise their roles as the leads. Unfortunately, Sebastian Croft's character, Ben, will not be featured in the upcoming season.
In an impactful scene in season 2, Charlie declines to forgive Ben, who had bullied and assaulted him. Ben confides that he will be transferring to a different school for Sixth Form.
“Ben’s part in Heartstopper has come to an end. ... I am incredibly proud and privileged that Sebastian has been a part of Heartstopper,” Oseman stated to Tudum. “I believe he will accomplish amazing things, and I will be rooting for him every step of the way.”
What Will ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Cover?
As evidenced by the finale, the spotlight will be on Charlie’s struggles with eating disorder and self-harm in the upcoming season. "In season 2, we delved into mental health on a large scale, and it's clear from how we end the season that this will be a major focus of season 3," Oseman stated in an interview with Metro in August 2023. "We will continue to delve into this deeply and explore how it impacts Nick and Charlie's relationship, as well as all the other friendships in the show."
Oseman, the showrunner of Heartstopper, is enthusiastic about further developing the story beyond her original graphic novels. She expressed her commitment to staying true to the comics while also being open to exploring new storylines and characters in the show. With the introduction of new characters and the expanded development of the supporting cast in seasons 1 and 2, Oseman is excited to see where season 3 will take the show. She emphasized that while the show remains faithful to the comics, she also views it as its own entity, separate from the source material. Overall, Oseman is looking forward to expanding and exploring new aspects of Heartstopper through the television adaptation.
What New Characters Are Joining ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3?
In November 2023, Oseman revealed that Darragh Hand has been cast to play the role of Michael Holden in the upcoming third season of the show. Michael, a key character from Oseman’s debut novel, Solitaire, plays a significant role in the story centered around Tori, Charlie’s sister.
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Darragh Hand and Jenny Walser. Courtesy of Alice Oseman/Heartstopper/Instagram
"I was both nervous and excited to start the search for our Michael! Michael is an eccentric optimist with a sunny disposition, and it was a difficult task to find someone who truly embodied the character from the books," Oseman wrote in the caption of an Instagram photo of Hand and Jenny Walser on set. "But then Darragh came along and warmed our hearts, made us all laugh so much, and perfectly complemented Jenny Walser's Tori Spring."
