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Netflix young adult adaptation of the sweet coming-of-age story Heartstopper made everyone want to fall in love again. There's naivety and excitement shown in the series that perfectly captures Alice Oseman's comics. Oseman is also an executive producer on the show. Many praised the series for its diversity and depiction of fan-favorite characters. It tells the story of Charlie and his friends, all of whom are going through different discovery journeys as they attend school.
Heartstopper is an adaptation of the comics written and illustrated by Alice Oseman. The first season warmed the hearts of long-time fans and created numerous new ones. It is a kind and necessary coming-of-age story starring one of the cutest couples: Charlie and Nick. Heartstopper's second season trailer is out, and the series will return on August 3rd. Here are all the characters to remember before watching the new season.
Charlie (Joe Locke)
Charlie, played by Joe Locke, it's the protagonist of this coming-of-age tale. Charlie has suffered greatly at the hands of bullies because he was publicly outed as gay. In the new year comes old problems but also new possibilities. One of the greatest things Charlie can learn to do is to be proud of who he is and not accept someone who is ashamed to be with him, even if they are on a different part of their growing journey. The actors knocked it out of the park and portrayed these beautiful characters, even if, for most of them, it was their first-time job as an actor, which is the case of Joe Locke.
Nick (Kit Connor)
Nick, played by Kit Connor, is a popular boy who plays rugby and everyone wants to either be or be with him. Nonetheless, he does not fall into the stereotype and is one of the kindest people, always ready to stick up for his friends. His journey to find out who he is starts when he meets Charlie, and he feels romantic feelings for a boy for the first time.
Kit Connor has had the most extensive experience as an actor on the cast prior to the show, acting in an impressive 26 movies and television shows. His resume includes Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One, the Oscar-nominated Rocketman, as well as the fantasy series His Dark Materials.
Elle (Yasmin Finney)
Elle, played by Yasmin Finney, is one of Charlie's best friends. She had a harsh year in an all-boys school, Truham Grammar School, where her best friends study. Now, Elle will finally be able to start an all-girls school, Harvey Greene Grammar School for Girls. With that comes new challenges but also new friends and adventures. And, most importantly, a chance to live her life as her true self.
This is the actress's first role as an actress, but Finney is also a model. The actress is a part of the cast of the new season of England's most notorious time traveler, Doctor Who.
Tao (William Gao)
Tao, played by William Gao, is a part of Charlie's best friend group. Tao has difficulty accepting change, especially regarding his best friends. He is very protective of them and will do anything to help them feel safe — even if that's not what they want. However, change is inevitable, and when a romance starts to spark with someone he never considered like that before, he will have to understand that, sometimes, change is for the better. This is William Gao's first role on television, but the actor is not unfamiliar with acting. He was a part of the UK’s National Youth Theatre.
Isaac (Tobie Donovan)
Isaac, played by Tobie Donovan, is the last person in Charlie's best friend group. Isaac is by far the quietest of them all, but he is always there when his friends need him. Isaac is an avid reader and always has a book in his hands or near him. In every episode, Isaac has a different book that varies from the sci-fi Dune by Frank Herbert to classics like Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This was Tobie Donovan's first job as an actor.
Tara (Corinna Brown)
Tara, played by Corinna Brown, is a popular girl that Elle meets at her new school. Tara is nice and friendly and very perceptive of the others around her. The young girl has a different relationship with her best friend than some might think. She immediately opens up to Elle getting close to her quickly. Corinna Brown worked prior to the show as an actor in the movie My Murder.
Darcy (Kizzy Edgell)
Darcy, played by Kizzy Edgell, is Tara's best friend and girlfriend. She's an extrovert and loves to make others feel welcome, including the new girl, Elle. Darcy is in the school's band, which Tara is also a part of, where she plays the trumpet. They form a nice friendship that later includes the boys as well. Like many other actors in the show, this was Kizzy Edgell's first role as an actor.
Ben (Sebastian Croft)
Ben, played by Sebastian Croft, is a complicated character. He, like many others, is trying to figure out who he is, including his sexuality. Ben has been meeting with Charlie and kissing in secret. However, he is not nice to him in front of the other boys. He does this because he is afraid of others discovering his sexuality, which is far from an excuse for his poor behavior. Ben needs to figure out who he is without affecting others around him.
Sebastian Croft has been in two episodes of one of the biggest TV shows of all time, Game of Thrones, where he plays young Ned Stark. He was also in Penny Dreadful and Doom Patrol.
Imogen (Rhea Norwood)
Imogen, played by Rhea Norwood, is an outgoing girl that loves spending time with her friends — especially the one she has a crush on: Nick. Imogen is quite certain about who and what she wants, and that might cloud her judgment when it comes to some clues that her feelings may not be reciprocated. She can be a bit out of touch when dealing with people who are different from her. This was Rhea Norwood's first job as an actress.