Netflix has released a trailer and April premiere date for their adaptation of YA graphic novel ‘Heartstopper‘, from original author Alice Oseman, who serves as creator and writer on the series.
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.
Following an open casting that saw over 10,000 people audition, Kit Connor (‘Rocketman’, ‘His Dark Materials’) landed the role of Nick Nelson, a popular year 11 student with a gentle demeanour who befriends Charlie Spring, played by newcomer Joe Locke, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker in the year below. As their friendship blossoms both start to wonder, could there be something more?
The cast also includes Yasmin Finney as Elle Argent, William Gao as Tao Xu, Corinna Brown as Tara Jones and Kizzy Edgell as Darcy Olsson.
Author of the original graphic novels, Alice Oseman, serves as writer and creator on the series. Euros Lyn (‘Sherlock’, ‘Doctor Who’) is the director. The drama is produced by See-Saw Films for Netflix, with Patrick Walters as exec producer.
Originally launched as a webcomic on Tumblr and Tapas, and amassing an extraordinary following, Oseman has since published four book volumes of the ‘Heartstopper’ series as graphic novels. The books were pronounced as “the queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school” by the Gay Times.
‘Heartstopper‘ Season 1 premieres Friday, 22nd April 2022 on Netflix UK and worldwide.
