Netflix has released the first official stills from Heartstopper.
Produced by See-Saw Films, the series adapts the webcomic and graphic novel of the same name from Alice Oseman, which follows the blossoming romance between Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), a “high-strung, openly gay overthinker,” and Nick (Kit Connor), “a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player”.
The official synopsis reads: “When gentle Charlie and rugby-loving Nick meet at secondary school, they quickly discover that their unlikely friendship is blossoming into an unexpected romance.
“Charlie, Nick and their circle of friends must navigate the ever-relatable journey of self discovery and acceptance, supporting each other as they learn to find their most authentic selves.”
The highly-anticipated series also stars William Gao as Tao Xu, Yasmin Finney as Elle Argent, Corinna Brown as Tara Jones, Kizzy Edgell as Darcy Olsson, Sebastian Croft as Ben Hope, Cormac Hyde-Corrin as Harry Greene, Rhea Norwood as Imogen Heaney and Tobie Donovan as Isaac Henderson.
In a previous statement, Oseman said Charlie and Nick “have existed as characters for almost a decade, and are two of my most beloved characters, so I was slightly apprehensive about the casting search, but I am so happy and excited that we’ve cast Kit and Joe.
“They’re both so talented, sweet, funny, and smart, and so perfect. It has been such fun getting to know them and welcoming them into the Heartstopper universe, and I can’t wait to see them bring the characters to life on screen.”
Doctor Who and Sherlock’s Euros Lyn, director of the comedy-drama, also said he “can’t imagine a more perfect pair than Kit and Joe to play Nick and Charlie, and bring their joyous love story to life on screen.”
When we spoke to Oseman about the charming graphic novel, which has received heaps of critical acclaim, she said it was important for her readers to “learn about the issues and tensions that young LGBTQ+ people face”.
“It’s through stories like this that straight and cis people can improve their empathy,” said the author.
“I’ve had so many people reach out to me saying, ‘It’s so nice to see someone like me in this comic just falling in love and having a cute little romance’, but also from people saying, ‘Nick’s journey has helped me come to terms with being bisexual’, and stuff like that. For me, that’s the most wonderful thing.”
Heartstopper will run for eight 30-minute episodes when it premieres on Netflix in Spring.
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