‘It would be weird not to show the sex’: Kit Connor and Joe Locke on Heartstopper’s queer teen curtain call
Kit Connor and Joe Locke lead the cast of 'Heartstopper Forever' at its world premiere, sparking discussion over the series' approach to queer intimacy.
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Along with the event, Netflix released a trailer for a companion podcast. Coverage from The Guardian highlights Kit Connor and Joe Locke's perspective on depicting sex in the series, with the actors stating it would be "weird not to show" it.
Other reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, and the Bluefield Daily Telegraph focus on the "feel-good" nature of the premiere. Future developments include the release of The Heartstopper Forever Podcast.
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Quick answers
Who attended the 'Heartstopper Forever' premiere?
Kit Connor and Joe Locke led the cast at the event.
What was the actors' stance on depicting sex in the show?
Kit Connor and Joe Locke stated that it would be weird not to show the sex.
What else was announced alongside the premiere?
Netflix released a trailer for The Heartstopper Forever Podcast.
Coverage (6)
- Best-Selling Graphic Novel, Adapted Into New Netflix Movie, Is Among Goodreads' 'Top Books' parade.com · 4d ago
- Britain Heartstopper Forever World Premiere Bluefield Daily Telegraph · 4d ago
- Kit Connor and Joe Locke attend 'Heartstopper Forever' premiere Yahoo · 4d ago
- The Heartstopper Forever Podcast Trailer Is Here to Say ‘Hi’ Netflix · 4d ago
- Kit Connor and Joe Locke Lead the Cast of ‘Heartstopper Forever’ at Feel-Good World Premiere The Hollywood Reporter · 4d ago
- ‘It would be weird not to show the sex’: Kit Connor and Joe Locke on Heartstopper’s queer teen curtain call The Guardian · 4d ago broke it first
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