Joe Locke Provides Heartstopper Film Finale Update: “It’s A Really Nice Closing Chapter Of The Story”
Joe Locke has given fans an exciting update on the upcoming Heartstopper film, confirming that production is moving along smoothly. The feature will serve as the series finale, wrapping up the story of Charlie and Nick after three successful seasons on Netflix.
Locke revealed that filming is progressing well: “It’s going great, we’re almost two-thirds of the way through shooting now, and everything, touch wood, is going well. We’re having a great time doing it, it’s a really nice closing chapter of the story.”
The film is being directed by Wash Westmoreland (Still Alice) and written by Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman, who also returns as an executive producer.
Joe Locke and Kit Connor, who play Charlie and Nick, will also serve as executive producers. The storyline will adapt material from the forthcoming sixth and final volume of Oseman’s graphic novel series, along with the Nick and Charlie novella.
Alice Oseman expressed her excitement for the project: “I am completely overjoyed that we will get to tell the end of the Heartstopper story.
I’m so grateful to everyone who has worked hard to make this possible and to the incredible fans of Heartstopper for your patience and passion. I cannot wait to bring this story to a magical conclusion.”
Fans can anticipate a heartfelt and satisfying ending to Charlie and Nick’s journey when the film premieres, giving closure to the beloved Netflix series.
