You’ve said “hi” to these characters so many times. Now, are you ready to say “goodbye”?
BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGES BY NETFLIX
After three seasons, this hugely popular Netflix show is concluding with a feature-length film. We’ve said “hi” to these characters many times throughout the show’s run, but we’re not ready to say goodbye! Suffice to say, it’s a bittersweet moment. Ever since the first series of the book-to-screen adaptation of Alice Oseman’s graphic novels came to the streamer in 2022, fans around the world have felt seen and celebrated. The show has provided much-needed queer and trans joy, it’s helped people come out, and Yasmin Finney – who plays Elle Argent – has even been praised in the House of Commons for life-saving trans representation.
Over the years, we’ve featured the cast inside the pages of our magazine. In 2024 we had Yasmin Finney as our amazing October/November cover star, and back in 2023, Corinna Brown and Kizzy Edgell were the fabulous joint cover stars of our August/September issue. It will be exciting to see what this talented cast gets up to post-Heartstopper. We’re rooting for them all. But for now, we are mentally preparing the tissues and getting ready for some heartstopping scenes in the upcoming Heartstopper Forever film. One thing’s for sure, there will be butterflies.
What’s the plot of the film?
After the events of the show’s third season, Nick and Charlie are an inseparable couple. But in Heartstopper Forever, they will face their biggest challenge yet. Nick is preparing to leave for university, and Charlie is navigating life at school without Nick nearby. The realities that come with long-distance relationships begin to take their toll on the relationship. Meanwhile, their friendship group are navigating their own trials and tribulations.
Want to see a hint of what Elle, Tara, Darcy and the rest of the gang get up to in Heartstopper Forever? Take a look at the first photos from the film below.
Which characters will be featured in the film?
The main cast for the finale will be: Joe Locke as Charlie Spring, Kit Connor as Nick Nelson, Yasmin Finney as Elle Argent, Will Gao as Tao Xu, Corinna Brown as Tara Jones, Kizzy Edgell as Darcy Olsson, Tobie Donovan as Isaac Henderson, Rhea Norwood as Imogen Heaney, Jenny Walser as Tori Spring, Fisayo Akinade as Mr. Ajayi, Nima Taleghani as Mr. Farouk, Leila Khan as Sahar Zahid, Bradley Riches as James McEwan, Darragh Hand as Michael Holden and Eddie Marsan as Geoff Young.
Anna Maxwell Martin and Derek Jacobi have also been welcomed into the cast for the film. Anna will be taking over the role of Sarah, Nick’s mother, who was originally portrayed by Olivia Colman.
Is there a trailer?
Yes! And to celebrate the film’s release, Netflix is providing fans with the complete footage of the trailer so that they can make their very own fan edits. You can access the footage here.
Heartstopper Forever will be exclusively streaming on Netflix from 17 July. You can watch the full trailer below.
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