Former EastEnders star Annette Badland, best known for her role as Aunt Babe, is set to join the cast of the beloved Netflix drama Heartstopper in its third season, six years after leaving the BBC soap opera. The 74-year-old actress will star alongside Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey and Captain America star Hayley Atwell in the upcoming season of the hit LGBTQ+ series.
Heartstopper, based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels, follows the blossoming romance between characters Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke). Season three, set to release on October 3, 2024, continues their coming-of-age journey, with Badland’s role adding another layer of intrigue to the much-anticipated storyline.
Confirming the exciting news, Netflix UK and Ireland said: “It’s not just Jonathan Bailey joining Heartstopper S3, we’re also welcoming Hayley Atwell and Annette Badland to the cast!”
Heartstopper season three premieres on Netflix on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
