A big theme that has emerged in heartstopper’ s second season is the danger of assuming someone’s sexuality The storyline for isaac (tobie donovan) depicts how the pressures to form a romantic attachment can affect someone who is asexual. Joe locke, the breakout star of heartstopper, has long been assumed to be and written about as being an out gay star But in reality, locke has never publicly acknowledged his sexuality — until. After bringing the character of charlie to life on netflix’s heartstopper, joe locke became a global superstar alongside his main costar kit connor, who plays nick in the series. Heartstopper's joe locke has confirmed his sexuality publicly for the first time, explaining that in the past people have simply ‘assumed’.
This fall, locke will make his west end debut in samuel d Hunter’s romantic drama clarkston, sharing the stage with acclaimed scottish queer actor ruaridh mollica The casting of two openly gay actors in the lead roles is already generating significant buzz, promising a nuanced and authentic portrayal of queer connection.
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