Olivia Colman on ‘Heartstopper’.Photo:NetflixOlivia Colmanbecame a fan-favorite character on Netflix’s teen dramaHeartstopper, but fans might be disappointed to learn they won’t get to see her in the upcoming third season.Shortly after Netflixannounced the season 3 premiere dateofHeartstopper, the actress confirmed that she wouldn’t be involved in the next installment of the teen drama due to a scheduling conflict.“I couldn’t do number three. I couldn’t fit it in. I feel awful about that," she toldForbes, noting that her time on the show was “one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever been part of.“While fans may be sad to see her go, Colman — who portrayed the role of Sarah Nelson, the mother of Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) — confessed she wouldn’t be against returning to theHeartstopperuniverse with her own spinoff series or even season 4.“I’ll have a word,” she said. “As long as it’s booked in advance, maybe I’ll be able to do it, yeah!”Olivia Colman attends a special screening of “Wicked Little Letters” at The Ritz Cinema on March 18, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.Don Arnold/WireImageIn a statement shared toX (formerly known as Twitter), Patrick Walters, a producer for the series, confirmed the news of Colman’s departure.“we really tried, but it wasn’t meant to be this season,” he wrote, assuring fans there is still much to be excited for in the upcoming season. “what initially turned out to be disappointing news ended up leaving space for something different, but equally special- the feels will still be there dw 🍂🫶💕.“Based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels of the same name,Heartstopperfollows the unlikely friendship between high school teens Nick and Charlie (Joe Locke). But the pair soon realize that theremight be something more between them.(L) Joe Locke and Kit Connor in ‘Heart Stopper’.Netflix/YouTubeNetflix first announced the show’s renewal in May 2022, whenthey ordered the series for two more seasonsfollowing season 1.Last week, Netflix announced that season 3 ofHeartstopperwill premiere in October, just over a year afterthe conclusion of season 2saw the teens close to a major relationship milestone, as Charlie nearly said “I love you” to Nick.Along with the announcement, the streamer shared a behind-the-scenes look into the new season, which sees the cast filming at a fair. The stars also shared what’s to come for their beloved characters.(L) Kit Connor and Joe Locke in ‘Heartstopper’.ROB YOUNGSONWhile teasing that “it’s started to get a bit more steamy” between his character Nick and Locke’s Charlie, Connor said that the actors are “about to have a great time” after revealing that they’re in the midst of filming the season’s finale.“The tension is high,” Kit teased. “It’s, like, sexual tension, love — we’re all there.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Seasons 1 and 2 ofHeartstoppercan be streamed on Netflix.
Olivia Colman on ‘Heartstopper’.Photo:Netflix
Netflix
Olivia Colmanbecame a fan-favorite character on Netflix’s teen dramaHeartstopper, but fans might be disappointed to learn they won’t get to see her in the upcoming third season.Shortly after Netflixannounced the season 3 premiere dateofHeartstopper, the actress confirmed that she wouldn’t be involved in the next installment of the teen drama due to a scheduling conflict.“I couldn’t do number three. I couldn’t fit it in. I feel awful about that,” she toldForbes, noting that her time on the show was “one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever been part of.“While fans may be sad to see her go, Colman — who portrayed the role of Sarah Nelson, the mother of Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) — confessed she wouldn’t be against returning to theHeartstopperuniverse with her own spinoff series or even season 4.“I’ll have a word,” she said. “As long as it’s booked in advance, maybe I’ll be able to do it, yeah!”Olivia Colman attends a special screening of “Wicked Little Letters” at The Ritz Cinema on March 18, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.Don Arnold/WireImageIn a statement shared toX (formerly known as Twitter), Patrick Walters, a producer for the series, confirmed the news of Colman’s departure.“we really tried, but it wasn’t meant to be this season,” he wrote, assuring fans there is still much to be excited for in the upcoming season. “what initially turned out to be disappointing news ended up leaving space for something different, but equally special- the feels will still be there dw 🍂🫶💕.“Based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels of the same name,Heartstopperfollows the unlikely friendship between high school teens Nick and Charlie (Joe Locke). But the pair soon realize that theremight be something more between them.(L) Joe Locke and Kit Connor in ‘Heart Stopper’.Netflix/YouTubeNetflix first announced the show’s renewal in May 2022, whenthey ordered the series for two more seasonsfollowing season 1.Last week, Netflix announced that season 3 ofHeartstopperwill premiere in October, just over a year afterthe conclusion of season 2saw the teens close to a major relationship milestone, as Charlie nearly said “I love you” to Nick.Along with the announcement, the streamer shared a behind-the-scenes look into the new season, which sees the cast filming at a fair. The stars also shared what’s to come for their beloved characters.(L) Kit Connor and Joe Locke in ‘Heartstopper’.ROB YOUNGSONWhile teasing that “it’s started to get a bit more steamy” between his character Nick and Locke’s Charlie, Connor said that the actors are “about to have a great time” after revealing that they’re in the midst of filming the season’s finale.“The tension is high,” Kit teased. “It’s, like, sexual tension, love — we’re all there.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Seasons 1 and 2 ofHeartstoppercan be streamed on Netflix.
Olivia Colmanbecame a fan-favorite character on Netflix’s teen dramaHeartstopper, but fans might be disappointed to learn they won’t get to see her in the upcoming third season.
Shortly after Netflixannounced the season 3 premiere dateofHeartstopper, the actress confirmed that she wouldn’t be involved in the next installment of the teen drama due to a scheduling conflict.
“I couldn’t do number three. I couldn’t fit it in. I feel awful about that,” she toldForbes, noting that her time on the show was “one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever been part of.”
While fans may be sad to see her go, Colman — who portrayed the role of Sarah Nelson, the mother of Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) — confessed she wouldn’t be against returning to theHeartstopperuniverse with her own spinoff series or even season 4.
“I’ll have a word,” she said. “As long as it’s booked in advance, maybe I’ll be able to do it, yeah!”
Olivia Colman attends a special screening of “Wicked Little Letters” at The Ritz Cinema on March 18, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.Don Arnold/WireImage
Don Arnold/WireImage
In a statement shared toX (formerly known as Twitter), Patrick Walters, a producer for the series, confirmed the news of Colman’s departure.
“we really tried, but it wasn’t meant to be this season,” he wrote, assuring fans there is still much to be excited for in the upcoming season. “what initially turned out to be disappointing news ended up leaving space for something different, but equally special- the feels will still be there dw 🍂🫶💕.”
Based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels of the same name,Heartstopperfollows the unlikely friendship between high school teens Nick and Charlie (Joe Locke). But the pair soon realize that theremight be something more between them.
(L) Joe Locke and Kit Connor in ‘Heart Stopper’.Netflix/YouTube
Netflix/YouTube
Netflix first announced the show’s renewal in May 2022, whenthey ordered the series for two more seasonsfollowing season 1.
Last week, Netflix announced that season 3 ofHeartstopperwill premiere in October, just over a year afterthe conclusion of season 2saw the teens close to a major relationship milestone, as Charlie nearly said “I love you” to Nick.
Along with the announcement, the streamer shared a behind-the-scenes look into the new season, which sees the cast filming at a fair. The stars also shared what’s to come for their beloved characters.
(L) Kit Connor and Joe Locke in ‘Heartstopper’.ROB YOUNGSON
ROB YOUNGSON
While teasing that “it’s started to get a bit more steamy” between his character Nick and Locke’s Charlie, Connor said that the actors are “about to have a great time” after revealing that they’re in the midst of filming the season’s finale.
“The tension is high,” Kit teased. “It’s, like, sexual tension, love — we’re all there.”
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Seasons 1 and 2 ofHeartstoppercan be streamed on Netflix.
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