Netflix has greenlit a Heartstopper film to conclude the Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring’s (Joe Locke) love story. The first time viewers met the duo in Heartstopper Season 1, Charlie was in a toxic, secret relationship with Ben Hope (Sebastian Croft) while nursing feelings for Nick, his classmate and new friend. Their friendship quickly morphs into a romance, with Charlie supporting Nick through uncovering his sexual identity as the debut season draws to a close.
Season 2 continued exploring the dynamics of their relationship, but left fans wondering if Charlie will ever confess his love for Nick. Heartstopper Season 3 delves into that as the first episode saw the two profess their love to each other. The season ends with the couple attaining the elusive level of intimacy they have always sought. They seem to be in a good place the last time they were seen, and it’d be exciting to see what happens next in their story.
The Heartstopper Film Will Pick Up From Season 3’s Finale
The upcoming addition will build upon Heartstopper Season 3’s ending to conclude Nick and Charlie’s romantic journey. The couple survived Charlie’s mental health struggles and eventually took their relationship to a physical level of intimacy. Season 3 wrapped up the pair’s collaborative effort in nurturing a healthy relationship, leaving them at a place where they are both comfortable and happy in each other’s company.
The film is scheduled to start filming this summer. Heartstopper’s creator, Alice Oseman, will lead the creative team as the writer and executive producer alongside Wash Westmoreland as the director. Connor and Locke, who are also executive producers for the upcoming movie, will return to reprise the lead roles. Other cast members of the romantic drama are yet to be unveiled.
Oseman assured fans that a movie would amount to “something even more beautiful than a regular season” during an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “We are feeling very ambitious about what is possible in a movie format,” she said. “With no need for end-of-episode cliffhangers or a new twist every episode, every part of Heartstopper can be elevated to a higher quality to create something memorable, sophisticated, and atmospheric.”
What Storyline Will The Heartstopper Movie Explore?
The film will be adapted from Alice Oseman’s sixth and final Heartstopper graphic novel. Given that the book is still in the pipeline, the premise of the upcoming movie is uncertain. Season 3 was based on the 4th and 5th Volumes of the graphic novel. However, it didn’t capture how the story ended in its source material. Nick and Charlie were grappling with the threat of a long-distance relationship as the narrative concluded in the novel.
But then, the show’s creative team opted to end the story on a high note. Now that a movie is in the making to give the Heartstopper story a befitting ending, it’s ideal to pick up from what Season 3 left off and build the story around the challenge of being apart. Of course, the film would be amiss if it neglected the couple’s friends. So, fans expect it will show how their friendship and respective romance evolve with the changes that follow a new phase of life.
What’s The Release Date For The Heartstopper Film?
Netflix hasn’t announced an official release date for the movie. The streaming giant only offered that filming will commence sometime in the summer of 2025. With that in mind, the earliest possible release date for the Heartstopper movie will be late 2025 or early 2026.
Be that as it may, the movie’s script is ready. Oseman disclosed this in an Instagram post when she announced the film to her followers. “We are making a feature film to conclude the Heartstopper screen adaptation,” she wrote, confirming that it will be based on the 6th Volume of the Heartstopper graphic novel and the Nick and Charlie novella.
“We are getting to tell the end of the story! I’m deeply relieved and so excited about this new creative venture,” added Oseman. “I’ve written the script and we’re hard at work already. I know you’ll have a lot of questions, and I’ll be able to talk about it more very soon, but for now let’s celebrate! Heartstopper is getting its ending!” Check out the unresolved storyline for Running Point Season 2.
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