just the beginning! A month after the Netflix success, heart blocker received a two-season renewal that will continue to focus on Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nick Nelson (kit connorBlossoming Romance.

“We were very happy with the global response heart blocker And can’t wait to continue the story with two more seasons,” a statement from the producers Alice Osman Read in May 2022.

The groundbreaking series, which is based on Osman’s graphic novels of the same name, explores the growing relationship between high school students Charlie and Nick. Recently dropped out of school, Charlie develops a crush on her new friend, Nick. His bond with Charlie, a popular rugby player, begins to question his own sexuality.

Prior to the show’s debut, Osman spoke candidly about the process of finding the right actors for the coveted roles. “We wanted young actors, we wanted to act authentically, [and] We clearly needed talented people. So we knew it was going to be a tough, tough job. But somehow, they found a way to get to us,’ Osman told Netflix tudum in April 2022, given that Locke and Connor’s script sealed the deal. “They did the scene that leads up to the first kiss.”

The writer added: “We already knew they were both really talented actors, but we had to know if the dynamics would work, whether they would have chemistry, and whether they could carry on Nick and Charlie’s romance. And they broke it. It was just like Nick and Charlie came alive in front of me.”

It was also important for Osman heart blocker I cheered when it came to LGBTQ representation. “There’s a lot on TV now that has quirky content, but it’s definitely for adults. Too many funny stories are still too serious or focused on trauma, he added, before addressing the show’s happier moments. “I always think that a trope is a trope for a reason. Tropes can feel overused. But when it comes to marginalized characters, you probably haven’t seen as much as you think.”

Connor, whose character comes out as bisexual, praised the series for giving young fans the ability to see themselves on screen.

“One of the biggest inspirations is the lack of representation for bisexual characters, especially male bisexual characters. there really aren’t that many [on screen]even though i know sex education There is a lead male bisexual character. But you know, this show focuses on that. rocket Man the actor told Entertainment Weekly In May 2022. “Like, one of the biggest storylines is Nick discovering his sexuality. I think one of the challenges of a show like this is that it’s never ‘one size fits all’.”

The England native added: “We’ve really tried our best to be as inclusive and representative as possible. But at the same time, everyone’s experiences in life are different. We did our best to portray this and make it a safe place especially for the gay community.

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