Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey joins cast of Heartstopper series 3

Along with Eddie Marsan and Hayley Atwell

Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 25th Apr 2024
Last updated 25th Apr 2024

Following the huge success of Heartstopper season one, the popular Netflix series was then renewed for two more seasons. Season two is now out on Netflix and continued to capture fans' hearts as we saw the relationship between Nick and Charlie grow.

In exciting news for fans, last October Netflix went on to confirm that season three of Heartstopper had entered production, and now some brand new cast details have been announced!

When will Heartstopper season three be released?

Revealing series three will air in October 2024, bosses wrote on social media on Wednesday 20th March: 'Cue the leaves... 🍂🍂🍂Heartstopper Season 3 comes to Netflix this October!!! #NextOnNetflix'. (sic)

An exact date is yet to be confirmed.

In October 2023, bosses revealed production had officially started.

Alice Oseman, the illustrator who created the graphic novels the series is based on, also shared a photo of the script for the first episode of season three. In the photo, the episode's name is revealed as 'Love'.

Speaking to Netflix Tudum website, Alice also revealed some more information about the season explaining: "People who have read the comics will know what’s going to happen, but I don’t want to spoil it for people who haven’t been reading the comics.

"I think (Season 2’s ending) just sets up that conversation for next season. We know that Charlie loves Nick, and I think we know that Nick loves Charlie as well. It’s just about when and how they’re going to say that to each other."

Which characters will be returning in season three of Heartstopper?

Although it has not been confirmed who will be returning in season three of the series it is expected that Yasmin Finney (Elle Argent), William Gao (Tao Xu), Tobie Donovan (Isaac Henderson), Corinna Brown (Tara Jones), Kizzy Edgell (Darcy Olsson) and Rhea Norwood (Imogen Heaney) will be returning along with the lead actors Kit Connor (Nick Nelson) and Charlie Locke (Charlie Spring).

According to Tudum, Ben (Sebastian Croft) won't be returning for the third season. In an interview with Tudum, Alice explained: "Ben’s role in Heartstopper is now complete."

Who has joined the cast?

On Thursday 25th April, Netflix bosses confirmed three actors would be joining the show for series three, including Jonathan Bailey, Hayley Atwell and Eddie Marsan.

Bridgerton star Jonathan will make a cameo appearance as Jack Maddox, Charlie's Instagram famous crush.

Bosses confirmed the news by writing: 'Today is his birthday so we thought we’d give all of you a present. Say hi to...Jonathan Bailey, who is joining Heartstopper season three for a cameo appearance as Jack Maddox, Charlie’s Instagram-famous crush. HBD @jbayleaf '. (sic)

Hayley will play the role of Nick's Aunt Diane, with Eddie taking on the role of Charlie's therapist Geoff.

How to watch Heartstopper

Heartstopper seasons one and two are now available to stream on Netflix. When season three is released it will also be available on Netflix.

Take a look through photos from Heartstopper season two:

Charlie Spring

Charlie Spring is played by Joe Locke.

Nick Nelson

Nick Nelson is played by Kit Connor.

Nick and Charlie

We saw Nick and Charlie fall in love in Heartstopper series 1.

Tara and Darcy

Tara and Darcy will return in the new series.

Tao and Elle

Tao and Elle will be back for season 2, played by William Gao and Yasmin Finney.

Heartstopper season 2 is coming soon

Heartstopper season 2 is coming to Netflix on 3rd August.

Heartstopper season 2

Bel Priestley will join the cast as the character Naomi.

Heartstopper season 2

A look at Heartstopper season 2, which is set to arrive on Netflix on 3rd August.

David Nelson

Season two will see the introduction of Nick Nelson's older brother David, who is played by Jack Barton.

Heartstopper season two

Fans are looking forward to the new season of Heartstopper.

Heartstopper series 2

Nima Taleghani joins the cast as new teacher Mr Farouk.

James McEwan

Bradley Riches joins the cast as new character James McEwan.

Sahar Zahid

Sahar Zahid is another new character in Heartstopper season two. She is played by Leila Khan.

Ben Hope

Ben Hope is played by Sebastian Croft.

Stephane Nelson

Thibault de Montalembert joins the show as Stephane, Nick's father.

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