Fans couldn’t be more excited to start watching the new episodes of Heartstopper season two, which is set to premiere on Thursday, August 3 on Netflix.
Kit Connor (Nick) and Joe Locke (Charlie) are returning as the main characters, along with fellow costars Yasmin Finney (Elle), William Gao (Tao), Corinna Brown (Tara), Kizzy Edgell (Darcy), and Tobie Donovan (Isaac). Also reprising their season-one roles are actors Sebastian Croft (Ben), Rhea Norwood (Imogen), Jenny Walser (Tori), and Olivia Colman (Sarah).
Alas, the second season of Heartstopper is also introducing viewers to a set of new characters… and we finally have our first-look pictures at these new personalities who are joining the series!
Scroll through to get your first look at the new characters on Heartstopper season two, which premieres August 3 on Netflix.
David (Jack Barton)
This new season introduces fans to Nick’s older brother, David, played by Jack Barton.
Stephane (Thibault de Montalembert)
Thibault de Montalembert plays Nick’s father, Stephane, in the second season of Heartstopper.
Sahar Zahid (Leila Khan)
One of the new teen characters on Heartstopper season two is Sahar Zahid, who had already been introduced in the graphic novels. This character is brought to life on TV by Leila Khan.
James McEwan (Bradley Riches)
The character of James McEwan, played by Bradley Richaes, has a much more prominent presence in season two.
Mr. Farouk (Nima Taleghani)
Fisayo Akinade reprises his role as Mr. Ajayi alongside season two newcomer Nima Taleghani as Mr. Farouk.
Felix (Ash Self) & Naomi (Bel Priestley)
Elle (Yasmin Finney) makes two new friends in this second season of Heartstopper: Naomi (played by Bel Priestley) and Felix (played by Ash Self).