EastEnders’ Annette Badland Joins Netflix Hit Heartstopper for Season 3
Former EastEnders star Annette Badland, best known as the infamous Aunt Babe, is making a surprise comeback on screen. The 74-year-old actress is set to join the cast of Netflix’s smash hit drama Heartstopper in its third season, six years after leaving the BBC soap.
Star-Studded Cast Boost for Heartstopper Season 3
Badland will star alongside Bridgerton heartthrob Jonathan Bailey and Captain America actress Hayley Atwell in the highly anticipated new season. The LGBTQ+ series, based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels, follows the tender romance between teens Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke).
Set to drop on October 3, 2024, season three continues the coming-of-age journey with fresh drama and new characters, including Badland’s mysterious role. Netflix UK and Ireland confirmed the casting news, saying, “It’s not just Jonathan Bailey joining Heartstopper S3, we’re also welcoming Hayley Atwell and Annette Badland to the cast!”
Aunt Babe Returns – But Not as You Remember Her
Annette Badland’s Aunt Babe was one of EastEnders most notorious villains from 2014 to 2017. Her character was known for baby farming, threats, and causing chaos across Walford before her dramatic exit. Fans are buzzing with excitement to see Badland back on screen, albeit in a very different role this time around.
New Faces Bring New Twist to the Drama
- Jonathan Bailey plays Jack Maddox, adding star power to the cast.
- Hayley Atwell will appear as Nick’s Aunt Diane, promising family sparks.
- Eddie Marsan joins as Geoff, Charlie’s therapist, weaving in deeper storylines.
Heartstopper season three is set to premiere on Netflix on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Fans can’t wait for more tender moments, teen drama, and now, a touch of classic Badland mischief.
