**Heartstopper Season 3: New Cast Members Join and Familiar Faces Return**
The beloved coming-of-age Netflix series, “Heartstopper,” is set to return for its third season in October, though an exact premiere date has yet to be announced. The show follows a group of teenagers in England navigating school and first love, focusing primarily on Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor).
In the first two seasons, the supporting cast included classmates Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown), Tao (William Gao), Darcy (Kizzy Edgell), Isaac (Tobie Donovan), and Ben (Sebastian Croft). However, fans will notice the absence of two notable stars in the upcoming season. Olivia Colman, who portrayed Nick’s mother, revealed she couldn’t return due to scheduling conflicts. “I feel awful about that,” she told Forbes, adding that being part of the show was one of the most beautiful experiences of her career.
Despite these departures, Season 3 promises to be just as captivating. Netflix recently announced three major stars joining the new season, all of whom are familiar faces. The streaming giant even released a teaser video featuring Jonathan in character as Jack, although his role is expected to be a small cameo.
Additionally, Hayley Atwell and Eddie Marsan are set to join the cast, adding more depth and excitement to the series. Fans can expect more updates as additional cast members are announced.
Source: Collider, Forbes
