We’ve found an incredibly talented group of young actors who are all super passionate about bringing this story to life. I was slightly apprehensive about the casting search, but I am so happy and excited that we’ve cast Kit and Joe. Nick and Charlie have existed as characters for almost a decade and are two of my most beloved characters. It has been such fun getting to know them and welcoming them into the Heartstopper universe, and I can’t wait to see them bring the characters to life on screen. “They are both so talented, sweet, funny, and smart, and so perfect. On the casting of Kit and Charlie, writer Alice Oseman said: Newcomer Joe Locke got the role of Charlie Spring. Heartstopper cast – Picture: See-Saw Filmsįollowing a casting call that saw over ten thousand people audition, Kit Connor ( Rocketman, His Dark Materials) was chosen to play Nick Nelson.