Season 2

The **second season** of *Heartstopper* was announced by Netflix on May 20, 2022, alongside season 3. On September 22, 2022, the second season officially began production. It was released on Netflix on August 3, 2023.

## Synopsis

Nick and Charlie navigate their new relationship, Tara and Darcy face unforeseen challenges and Tao and Elle work out if they can ever be more than just friends. With exams on the horizon, a school trip to Paris and a prom to plan, the gang has a lot to juggle as they journey through the next stages of life, love and friendship.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Kit Connor as Nick Nelson
* Joe Locke as Charlie Spring
* Yasmin Finney as Elle Argent
* William Gao as Tao Xu
* Corinna Brown as Tara Jones
* Kizzy Edgell as Darcy Olsson
* Sebastian Croft as Ben Hope
* Tobie Donovan as Isaac Henderson
* Rhea Norwood as Imogen Heaney
* Jenny Walser as Tori Spring
* Cormac Hyde-Corrin as Harry Greene
* Stephen Fry as the voice of Headmaster Barnes
* Fisayo Akinade as Mr. Ajayi
* Chetna Pandya as Coach Singh
* Olivia Colman as Sarah Nelson

### Recurring Cast

* Alan Turkington as Mr. Lange
* Leila Khan as Sahar Zahid
* Jack Barton as David Nelson
* Bradley Riches as James McEwan
* Nima Taleghani as Mr. Farouk
* Bel Priestley as Naomi
* Ash Self as Felix
* Thibault de Montalembert as Stéphane Nelson

## Production

### Development

On May 20, 2022, it was confirmed that Alice Oseman would return as a writer for seasons 2 and 3.

### Casting

On July 8, 2022, an audition was announced and opened seeking an actress to play the character Sahar Zahid. On September 22, 2022, it was confirmed that Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Sebastian Croft, Tobie Donovan, Rhea Norwood and Jenny Walser would return this season. It was also announced that Leila Khan, Jack Barton, Bradley Riches and Nima Taleghani had joined the cast.

On November 4, 2022, it was confirmed that Chetna Pandya, Fisayo Akinade, Alan Turkington and Olivia Colman would return this season. It was also announced that Bel Priestley, Ash Self and Thibault de Montalembert had joined the cast.

### Filming

Shooting is scheduled to begin in Fall 2022 near London. According to some production listings, filming will take place from September 13 through December 20, 2022.

On November 17, 2022, Joseph Balderrama announced that he wrapped filming his scenes. On December 2, 2022, it was announced that they wrapped the season filming.

## Trivia

* On May 2, 2022, Kit and Joe were asked what they hoped could happened in this season (prior to the renewal announcement a few weeks later), Joe pointed out that volume three and four of the graphic novels, and how Charlie develops an eating disorder and his mental health takes a turn for the worse. So he's interested in seeing how they tackle it.

## Gallery

### Images

* Promotional Images
* Profile Icons
* Behind the Scenes

Heartstopper- Season 2 - Behind The Scenes in Paris - NetflixHeartstopper Set Tour With Kit Connor and Joe Lock - NetflixHeartstopper Season 2 Bloopers 🍂 - Netflix
### Videos

Heartstopper- Season 2 - Date Announcement - NetflixThe First Scene of Heartstopper Season 2 - Exclusive Clip - NetflixHeartstopper- Season 2 - Official Teaser - NetflixHeartstopper- Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Andreeva, Nellie (May 20, 2022). "‘Heartstopper’ Renewed For Seasons 2 & 3 By Netflix". *Deadline*.
2. ↑ Netflix (September 22, 2022). "Heartstopper Season 2 is officially in production and a few people wanted to say "hi"". *Twitter*.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bitran, Tara (July 25, 2023). "Hi. The ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 Trailer Is Here". *Netflix Tudum*.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Netflix (June 17, 2023). "Say “hi” to the opening scene from Heartstopper Season 2 🍂 Plus, we just revealed all eight episode titles exclusively at #TUDUM". *Twitter*.
5. ↑ Daniel Edwards Casting CDG (July 8, 2022). "And we’re off! Season 2 Casting!!! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️❤️❤️✌🏽 Please RT ya’ll 😊 #HeartstopperNetflix @AliceOseman @Heartstopper\_TV @see\_saw\_films". *Twitter*.
6. ↑ Goldbart, Max (September 22, 2022). "‘Heartstopper’ Season Two Sets New Cast & Enters Production". *Deadline*.
7. ↑ Netflix (September 22, 2022). "The full Heartstopper cast is back — and four new faces have joined Season 2: Leila Khan as Sahar Zahid (a Higgs student), Jack Barton as David Nelson (Nick’s older brother), Bradley Riches as James McEwan (a Truham student), and Nima Taleghani as Mr Farouk (a Truham teacher)". *Twitter*.
8. ↑ Netflix UK & Ireland (November 4, 2022). "We can also confirm the following cast will be returning: - Chetna Pandya as Coach Singh - Fisayo Akinade as Mr Ajayi - Alan Turkington as Mr Lange - Olivia Colman as Sarah Nelson". *Twitter*.
9. ↑ Netflix UK & Ireland (November 4, 2022). "🍂🍂🍂 HEARTSTOPPER S2 NEWS! Introducing… - Bel Priestley as Naomi - Ash Self as Felix- Thibault De Montalembert as Stephane". *Twitter*.
10. ↑ Moore, Kasey (June 30, 2022). "‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 Eying September 2022 Filming Start". *What's on Netflix*.
11. ↑ Robinson, Jacob (September 19, 2022). ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2: Filming Begins & What We Know So Far. *What's on Netflix*. Archived from the original on September 19, 2022.
12. ↑ Balderrama, Joseph (November 17, 2022). "Had my wrap on S2 of #Heartstopper yesterday and it was a doozy! For any fans of the show you have loads to look forward to! As the boys trotted off to become #GQMENOFTHEYEAR I felt genuine pride for all they have and achieved and what achievements lay ahead. #PapaSpring Out. ❤". *Twitter*.
13. ↑ Netflix (December 2, 2022). "🍂 That's a wrap on Heartstopper Season 2 🍂". *Twitter*.
14. ↑ Highfill, Samantha (May 02, 2022). "*Heartstopper* stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke talk chemistry reads and potential season 2". *Entertainment Weekly*.