As production continues for Heartstopper Season 3, Netflix has announced the official addition of Darragh Hand, who will be joining the cast of the hit teen romantic comedy series. Hand is set to portray the role of Michael Holden, who’s known to fans as one of the lead characters in series creator Alice Oseman’s first graphic novel Solitaire.
“As well as appearing in the Heartstopper graphic novels, Michael – along with Tori – is one of the main characters of my first ever novel, Solitaire,” Oseman wrote on Instagram. “So I was very nervous and excited to begin the search for our Michael!”
She added, “Michael is a quirky, eccentric optimist with a sunshine disposition, and it was a challenge to find someone who I felt truly channeled Michael from the books. But then Darragh came along and warmed our hearts, made us all laugh so much, and perfectly complimented Jenny Walser’s Tori Spring. I can’t wait for you to meet Michael in season 3!”
Who’s involved in Heartstopper Season 2?
Heartstopper is led by Kit Connor as Nick, Joe Locke as Charlie, Yasmin Finney as Elle Argent, Corinna Brown as Tara Jones, William Gao as Tao Xu, Kizzy Edgell as Darcy Olsson, and Tobie Donovan as Isaac Henderson, and Olivia Colman as Nick’s mother. Season 2 also introduces new cast members Leila Khan as Sahar Zahid, Jack Barton as Nick’s older brother David Nelson, Bradley Riches as James McEwan, Nima Taleghani as Mr. Farouk, Bel Priestley as Naomi, Ash Self as Felix, and Thibault de Montalembert as Nick’s father.
“In Season 2, Nick and Charlie navigate their new relationship; Tara and Darcy face unforeseen challenges; Tao and Elle work out if they can ever be more than just friends…Plus there’s exams, a school trip to Paris, and prom,” reads the logline.
Based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel series of the same name, Heartstopper is written and created by Oseman, with Euros Lyn serving as director. It is produced by See-Saw Films.
