Heartstopper
Heartstopperseason 3 sports an ensemble cast, made up of faces both familiar and unfamiliar.
AfterHeartstopperseason 2’s ending, it was expected that the cast would grow as the characters mature.
The actor’s early career comprised of theater work beforeLocke’s breakout role inHeartstopper.
It is likely that Locke’s role inAgatha All Alongwill lead to future roles in the MCU.
However, like Locke,Connor’s breakout role came inHeartstopper.
Gao’s performance inHeartstoppersaw him cast in the 2024 horror movieSunrisealongside stars such as Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce.
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Character:InHeartstopper, Gao plays Tao Xu, Charlie’s protective best friend.
As of 2023, Finney has also portrayed a character in the reboot ofDoctor Who.
Brown’s earliest work included a BBC Three movie titledMy Murderwhich she appeared in alongside John Boyega.
Heartstopper is an LGBTQ+ coming-of-age teen romantic comedy based on the webcomic/graphic novel created by Alice Oseman. The show is viewed through the eyes of a young gay British teen named Charlie Spring, whose crush on a classmate grows into something more meaningful as they slowly get closer throughout the series. The show navigates the challenges of LGBTQ+ youth during tumultuous adolescent years.
Like his character, Edgell has identified as non-binary and used they/them pronouns.
Character:Edgell portrays Darcy Olsson inHeartstopper, the partner of Tara.
Since then, Norwood has been cast in the Channel 4 dramaConsentand Prime Video’sYour Christmas or Mine 2.
In May 2024, Norwood announced she would make her West End debut in the musicalCabaret.
Walser’s only other acting credit came inCall the Midwifeas Louise Wrigley.
Sahar discovers she is bisexual inHeartstopperseason 3 after experimenting with Imogen.
Leila Khan’s only other acting credit came as Riley Biggs inDeath in Paradise.
Mr. Farouk eventually falls for Mr. Ajayi, with the two becoming a couple inHeartstopperseason 3.
Badland is known for a variety of movie and TV roles.
The most recognizable includeThe CrownandTed Lasso.
Eddie Marsan as Geoff:Geoff is introduced as Charlie’s therapist inHeartstopperseason 3.
Geoff is straight-talking and aids Charlie through his struggle with his eating disorder.
Darragh Hand as Michael:Hand joinsHeartstopperseason 3 as Michael, a friend of Tori’s.
Hand has previously appeared in shows likeGraceandSilent Witness.
The show navigates the challenges of LGBTQ+ youth during tumultuous adolescent years.
