Netflix confirm start date for Heartstopper series 3
We finally have a start date!
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, as well as the all-important start date!
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)
In May, bosses then confirmed series three will land on Thursday 3rd October 2024, sharing an exclusive clip featuring Billie Eilish's 'Birds of a Feather'.
In October 2023, bosses confirmed 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."
What will happen in season three?
Netflix say of the third season: 'Charlie would like to tell Nick that he loves him. Nick also has something important to say to Charlie. As the summer holiday ends and the months race on, the friends begin to realise that the school year will come with both its joys and its challenges. As they learn more about each other and their relationships, plan social events and parties and start thinking about university choices, everyone must learn to lean on those they love when life doesn't go to plan'.
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 in October 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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Heartstopper series three will be out on 3rd October 2024.
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