Heartstopper’s Joe Locke opens up on ‘vulnerability’ of sex scenes and tough topics in season 3

Heartstopper’s Joe Locke opens up on ‘vulnerability’ of sex scenes and tough topics in season 3

As a dedicated admirer of Heartstopper, I eagerly anticipate the upcoming third season this autumn, which promises to delve deeper into Charlie and Nick’s relationship and tackle some challenging themes. Joe Locke‘s portrayal of Charlie has been nothing short of captivating since the series first premiered in 2022, and his recent insights into filming the intimate scenes with Kit Connor only serve to heighten my excitement.


This article contains references to disordered eating that some readers may find upsetting.

In the upcoming fall, Heartstopper season 3 will be streaming on Netflix, promising an advancement in the relationship between characters Charlie and Nick.

Yes, that means sex.

In an open conversation, actor Joe Locke, known for his role as Charlie since the show debuted in 2022, discussed the process of shooting intimate scenes with co-star Kit Connor during the filming.

“The show is growing up,” he told Variety. “The second half of the season is about sex.”

Locke continued by explaining how the change in Charlie and Nick’s relationship extended beyond the screen, remarking that it was reminiscent of the initial season with their first on-screen kiss. He added that he and Kit were very comfortable with each other, but this particular act remained a delicate, exposing experience.

But their relationship isn’t the only plot point getting an important development.

Heartstopper’s Joe Locke opens up on ‘vulnerability’ of sex scenes and tough topics in season 3

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the upcoming TV series based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel. This show promises to explore some challenging themes, including delving deeply into the complex world of one character’s personal struggles – namely, Charlie’s battle with an eating disorder and his mental health challenges.

He put it this way: “The least enjoyable material turns out to be the most engaging for me,” he said. “One remarkable aspect of Alice’s work is her ability to tackle challenging subjects, yet always instill a sense of reassurance.”

Anticipation runs high among fans as they wait to follow the storyline of the young character. Prior to the unveiling of the entire season, Netflix has revealed the titles for its eight episodes on their platform (previously known as Twitter): Love’s Unfolding, Household Tales, Conversations, Life’s Adventure, Wintertide, Physical Changes, United and Separate.

Good morning, it’s time to obsess over the Heartstopper Season 3 episode titles together 🍂

— Netflix (@netflix) August 27, 2024

 

If you’re eagerly anticipating seeing Locke in action, know that this 20-year-old talent will also star as the main character in Marvel’s Agatha All Along, premiering in September. Intriguingly, his character is cryptically named ‘Teen’.

Heartstopper season 3 is coming to Netflix on Thursday 3rd October 2024.

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2024-08-28 13:04