‘It would be weird not to show the sex’: Kit Connor and Joe Locke on Heartstopper’s queer teen curtain call
Actors Kit Connor and Joe Locke discuss the conclusion of the Netflix series Heartstopper, which is ending with a feature-length film. The interview covers their experiences with the show's themes of queer adolescence and the transition to adulthood.
Why it matters
Heartstopper has been a culturally significant series for queer representation, and its conclusion marks a major milestone for its fanbase and Netflix's original programming.
‘They should have cheated on each other!’ … Heartstopper Forever’s Joe Locke and Kit Connor. Photograph: Courtesy of Netflix ‘They should have cheated on each other!’ … Heartstopper Forever’s Joe Locke and Kit Connor. Photograph: Courtesy of Netflix Movies ‘It would be weird not to show the sex’: Kit Connor and Joe Locke on Heartstopper’s queer teen curtain call As Netflix’s quietly radical coming-of-age drama wraps up with a feature-length film, its stars discuss queer escapism, awkward love scenes and letting go of the characters that made them
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